Assistant Cost Manager (QS)

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services firm in Singapore is seeking a Cost Manager to manage multiple projects from tendering to completion. The ideal candidate will have strong cost estimation skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in interior design projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to coordinate with vendors and suppliers is essential for this role. This position offers a fast-paced working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to five years’ experience as a QS in an Interior Design firm or similar role.
• Technologically savvy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to thrived under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure no downtime.
• Prepare project specifications and tender documents.
• Manage procurement process via JLL's cloud-based platform.

Skills

Design & Build tender pricing and cost estimations

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in Large scale Design & Build Interior Fit-out works

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Supporting the team

You will be working side‑by‑side with the team to ensure the success of a project – from the tendering stage, to design phase, to construction, and to completion. The projects are many and varied, including variations in project dollar value and complexity. You will be exposed to Fit‑outs & Refurbishments for both Tenants and Landlords in Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Hospitality and Education.

Managing multiple projects concurrently

Do you enjoy multi‑tasking? Several projects are on‑going at various stages, hence you will have to coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure no downtime during works. You will be involved from preparing project specifications and project timeline, preparing tender or bid documents and vendor procurement as well as weekly project reports and updates to be submitted to the stakeholders. Delivering projects within the established budgets and timelines is the key!

Sounds like you?

Our successful Cost Managers

• Design & Build tender pricing and cost estimations, sourcing of quotations, cost evaluation and prepare cost comparison
• Prepare high level cost estimations / pre‑tender estimates for Design & Build projects in short turnaround time
• Preparation of tender documents including review and understanding the tender documents, specifications and drawings for taking off quantities
• Confer with engineers, architects, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Compilation of Bill of Quantity, tender documents / amendments and submission of tender bids etc
• Familiar with Contract forms, terms and conditions, etc.
• To compare and negotiate price with suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Evaluate Contract/Sub‑contract works and carry out other Contracts Administration with clients and vendors
• Maintain Design & Build project cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
• To prepare and issue PO and verify supplier invoice for payment
• Preparation of client invoices and processing of vendor invoices
• Managing procurement process via JLL's own cloud‑based platform for all procurement
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Prepare to On‑board and pre‑qualify vendors to JLL standards; and to expand current vendor pool in directory
• Maintaining positive relations for suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Experience in Large scale Design & Build Interior Fit‑out works preferred
• Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations
• Any other duties as assigned

To apply you need to be:

We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have:

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field, and/or at least two to five years’ experience as a QS in an Interior Design firm, D&B or Contractor firm or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• You should have a great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies