Assistant Director, Project Control

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking an experienced Cost Controller / Contract Manager to lead cost control, budgeting, and contract administration across multi‑phase infrastructure projects in Singapore. You will guide project teams, manage cost performance, variations and claims, and drive digitalisation through BIM and other tools to streamline processes and improve delivery outcomes.

This is a 3-year contract with renewal potential and involves close collaboration with cross‑disciplinary teams and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 12–15 years post-graduate experience in construction.
• Experience in large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience across lifecycle of infra projects and gateway processes a plus.
• BIM familiarity advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans.
• Development and implementation of value engineering strategies to optimise project costs while maintaining quality and 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 functions.
• Development 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 including adoption and integration of digital tools and systems to streamline processes and enhance delivery.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Budgeting

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Digitalisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/PM/Building/Construction Management

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 functions
• Development 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.

Requirements

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