Assistant Cost Manager (West Area)

Turnertownsend; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring for a Cost Planning & Budget Management role in Singapore. You will assist in preparing project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts, monitor expenditures, and analyze cost data to propose savings. The role also covers tender management, contract administration, and project cost control.

The position requires 2–5 years in cost management or quantity surveying, with a degree or diploma in a relevant field. Strong Excel skills and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Building, or related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, or construction cost consulting.
• Experience in building, infrastructure, industrial, or facilities projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Cost Planning & Budget Management activities, including budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Monitor expenditures and track budget variances across projects.
• Analyze cost data and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Support monthly cost reporting and management reviews.
• Tender & Procurement Management: prepare tender docs and cost estimates; evaluate quotations; assist in procurement and contract negotiations.
• Contract Administration: administer contracts, monitor obligations, review variation orders and claims, maintain records.
• Project Cost Control: track progress against budgets; certify payments; identify overruns and risks; collaborate with teams.

Skills

Cost estimating

Contract administration

Construction contracts

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Project cost management tools

Stakeholder management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Building, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project cost management tools

Job description

Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Assist in preparing project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures and track budget variances.
• Analyze cost data and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Support monthly cost reporting and management reviews.

Tender & Procurement Management

• Prepare tender documentation and cost estimates.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist in procurement activities and contract negotiations.
• Ensure procurement complies with company policies and procedures.

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts and monitor contractual obligations.
• Review variation orders, claims, and change requests.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and commercial issues.
• Maintain contract documentation and records.

Project Cost Control

• Track project progress against approved budgets.
• Certify contractor progress claims and payments.
• Identify and escalated potential cost overruns and risks.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure financial objectives are achieved.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with project managers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Support commercial meetings and project cost reviews.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Building, or related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, or construction cost consulting.
• Experience in building, infrastructure, industrial, or facilities projects is advantageous.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of cost estimating and contract administration.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project cost management tools.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

About Us

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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