Assistant Director, Project Control

SDC Sentosa Development Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SDC Sentosa Development Corporation seeks a senior professional to manage cost control and contract management across multi-phase infrastructure projects in Singapore. You will guide teams, develop budgets, and implement value-engineering strategies to optimise costs while maintaining quality.

The role requires extensive post-graduate experience in the construction industry, with emphasis on large-scale projects and effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 years (AD) or 15 years (SAD) post-graduate relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in cost control and contract management for large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with BIM is advantageous; strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates, budgeting, and cost plans.
• Develop and implement value engineering strategies to optimise costs.
• Establish procurement strategy and contract packaging for large-scale projects.
• Review tender documents, evaluate tenders, and award contracts.
• Post-contract management including cost control, variations, and claims.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Project & Facilities Management degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

BIM

Job description

[What the role is]

Manage cost control and contract management functions in the overall planning, design, construction and commissioning of transformative large-scale infrastructure development projects encompassing multiple phases.

Guide team members in delivering cost and contract management strategies while working closely with multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure effective implementation across various project phases.

[What you will be working on]

Key Responsibilities

• Development and management of cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans
• Development and implementation of value engineering strategies to optimise project costs whilst maintaining quality standard and project objectives
• Establishment of strategic contract packaging and procurement strategy for large-scale development projects
• Review of tender documents, tender evaluation and award
• Post-contract management and administration functionsDevelopment and implementation of cost control strategies, including management of cost performance, variations, claims and cost risk management
• Management of contractual claims and dispute resolution
• Lead digitalisation efforts in cost control and contract management function including adoption and intrgration of digital tools and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance delivery.

[What we are looking for]

This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 12 years (AD) or 15 years (SAD) post-graduate relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Possess quantity surveying and/or contract management and administration experience in large-scale multi-disciplinary engineering infrastructure projects or complex building projects.
• Experience in the entire life-cycle of infrastructure projects (from planning and design phase through to construction and commissioning phase) and familiarity with public sector projects as well as gateway processes would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in BIM would be an advantage.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to engage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.