Assistant Director, Project Control

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in Singapore is seeking a senior professional to lead cost control and contract management for transformative infrastructure programs. You will guide teams across planning, design, construction and commissioning to ensure effective implementation.

Responsibilities include developing cost estimates and budgets, implementing value engineering, managing procurement, post-contract administration and digitalisation of cost controls with BIM and related

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building or Construction Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans.
• Lead cost control strategies including variations, claims and cost risk management.
• Oversee procurement strategy and tender evaluation for large-scale projects.
• Lead digitalisation efforts in cost control and contract management with BIM and digital tools.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

BIM

Stakeholder engagement

Digital tools adoption

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost management software

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 ResponsibilitiesDevelopment and management of cost estimates, budgeting and cost plansDevelopment and implementation of value engineering strategies to optimise project costs whilst maintaining quality standard and project objectivesEstablishment of strategic contract packaging and procurement strategy for large-scale development projectsReview of tender documents, tender evaluation and awardPost-contract management and administration functionsDevelopment and implementation of cost control strategies, including management of cost performance, variations, claims and cost risk managementManagement of contractual claims and dispute resolutionLead 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.RequirementsDegree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualificationMinimum 12 years - 15 years 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[What we are looking for]This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal.We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.