Billing Engineer course

1. Course Overview

This comprehensive program equips you with the skills to prepare, review, and manage all aspects of billing for construction projects. You’ll learn to translate project progress into accurate payment applications, manage client and contractor billing disputes, and streamline cash flow processes.

2. Who Should Enroll

• Quantity surveyors and estimation engineers seeking to expand into billing roles

• Project managers and site engineers responsible for payment schedules

• Contracts administrators and commercial managers aiming to strengthen billing controls

• Civil engineers looking to specialise in construction finance processes

3. Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop interim payment certificates and progress bills

• Conduct value reconciliation between executed works and billed amounts

• Apply contract clauses to billing events (extensions, variations, delays)

• Implement invoice review processes and manage client queries

• Forecast cash flow and manage retention, mobilization, and final accounts

4. Course Modules

Module	Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Billing Engineering	– Role and responsibilities – Interfaces with estimation, contracts, and finance
2. Contract Familiarisation	– Common contract forms (FIDIC, NEC, EPC) – Key billing clauses and payment triggers
3. Measurement & Valuation for Billing	– Quantity verification techniques – Valuation of variations and change orders
4. Interim Payment Certificates	– Preparation procedures – Supporting documentation and approval workflow
5. Progress Billing & Cash Flow Management	– Progress payment schedules – Forecasting and cash‑flow reporting
6. Claims & Dispute Management	– Identifying potential billing disputes – Resolution strategies and documentation
7. Retention, Mobilization & Final Accounts	– Retention release procedures – Closing out final account reconciliations
8. Digital Tools & Automation	– Billing software overview (Excel templates, integrated ERP modules) – Best practices for data management
9. Quality Control & Audit	– Internal billing audits – Checklists for compliance with contract requirements
10. Capstone Project	– Real‑world billing scenarios – End‑to‑end billing exercise from measurement to final certificate

5. Methodology & Delivery Billing Engineer course

• Live Online Sessions: Interactive lectures with real‑time Q&A

• Practical Workshops: Hands‑on exercises using sample contracts and bills

• Case Studies: Gulf and Indian project examples illustrating regional billing practices

• Templates & Checklists: Ready‑to‑use Excel tools, invoice formats, and audit checklists

• Peer Discussion Forums: Collaborative problem solving and experience sharing

6. Duration & Schedule

• Total Duration: 40 contact hours (spread over 5 weeks)

• Session Timing: Evenings (GMT +1:30), weekends available on request

• Flexible Access: Recorded lectures and resource materials accessible 24×7

7. Assessment & Certification

• Assessments: Module quizzes, practical billing assignments, capstone submission

• Certificate of Completion: Issued upon successfully passing all assessments

8. Career Impact

• Enhance your ability to manage project cash flow and minimize billing disputes

• Strengthen your CV for roles in commercial management, project controls, and contracts

• Position yourself as a specialist capable of bridging technical execution and financial reporting

9. Next Steps

To broaden your expertise, explore Bhadanis Institute’s related programs in:

• Quantity Surveying

• Estimation & Costing

• Tendering & Contracts Management

• Planning Engineering

• Construction Project Management

Enroll today to advance your billing engineering capabilities and drive financial control on your next project!