Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director, Project Control

Sentosa Development Corporation & Subsidiaries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development corporation in Singapore is seeking a candidate to manage cost control and contract management for transformative infrastructure projects. The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, along with 12-15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, focusing on large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects. Strong communication skills and knowledge of BIM are advantageous. This position is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience for Assistant Director or 15 years for Senior Assistant Director.
• Experience in large-scale multi-disciplinary engineering infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost estimates, budgeting, and planning for large-scale projects.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies.
• Oversee post-contract management and tender evaluation.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Stakeholder engagement

BIM knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overall Job Purpose

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.

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, oversight of tender evaluation and award.
• Oversight of 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.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12years(forAssistantDirector)or15years(forSeniorAssistantDirector)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.

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.