**Cost Assistant** **Location:** Bosques de las Lomas · **Work Mode:** On-site · **Working Hours:** 10:00–19:00 At SMARQ, we are looking for a **Cost Assistant** to join our team and support the preparation, control, and monitoring of budgets for high-end architectural and construction projects. This position will work **directly with the Cost and Budget Coordinator** and offers a clear career growth path within the department. **Responsibilities** * Support in **budget preparation**, generation, and unit price analysis. * Daily review of **work orders**, progress reports, and closures for internal control. * Integration of **invoice numbers**, comparative analyses, and contractor estimates. * Organization of **photographic evidence**, drawings, and supporting documentation. * Reading and interpretation of **architectural and engineering drawings**. * Follow-up with suppliers and contractors to gather scopes of work and associated costs. * Support in client reviews and administrative site management. **Requirements** * Prior experience in cost estimation, budgeting, or construction control (preferred). * **Blueprint reading is mandatory.** * Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (tables, filters, basic formulas). * Proactive attitude, organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to feedback. * Strong desire to learn and grow within the field. **We Offer** * Genuine career advancement within the cost department. * Involvement in high-value architectural projects. * A professional, dynamic work environment with direct mentorship. Employment Type: Full-time, Probationary Period Contract Duration: 2 months Salary: $14,000.00 – $20,000.00 per month Application Question(s): * Tell us about a project you have worked on where you coordinated contractors and managed costs. What were the main challenges, and how did you resolve them? Work Location: On-site employment