Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director, Project Control

Sentosa Development Corporation & Subsidiaries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm in Singapore seeks an experienced individual to manage cost control and contract management functions for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, strong quantity surveying skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. This role offers a 3-year contract with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience for Assistant Director; 15 years for Senior Assistant Director.
• Experience in cost control and contract management for large-scale projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost estimates, budgeting, and cost plans.
• Implement value engineering strategies to optimize project costs.
• Establish procurement strategy for large-scale development projects.
• Oversee post-contract management functions.
• Lead digitalisation efforts in cost control and contract management.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital tools integration

Cost performance management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

BIM

Job description

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 integration 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 12 years (for Assistant Director) or 15 years (for Senior Assistant Director) 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.