Associate Director (Cost Planning/ MNC Consultancy)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE LTD is seeking an Associate Director – Cost Management with specialized MEP expertise to lead large-scale, complex cost commissions. In this senior leadership role, you will drive project financial strategy, manage key client partnerships, mentor commercial teams, and maintain tight cost controls while upholding high standards of integrity.

You will provide direct line management, governance, and strategic planning for cost benchmarks and execution KPIs; lead end-to-end service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Engineering (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Specialized MEP cost management expertise.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive cost management or construction industry experience across client, consultancy, or contractor environments.
• Proven leadership to manage teams and complex commissions independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management, coaching, and career development for cost managers.
• Act as the primary client representative, leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver cost solutions.
• Establish cost benchmarks and KPIs; evaluate project requirements for value-add alternatives.
• Lead end-to-end service delivery for major commissions as Commission Manager.
• Track budget performance, evaluate key cost drivers, manage scope variations, and report financial health.

Skills

Leadership

Performance coaching

Client management

Cost management

MEP expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying/Construction/Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic Associate Director – Cost Management with specialized MEP expertise to lead large-scale, complex cost commissions. In this senior leadership role, you will drive project financial strategy, manage key client partnerships, mentor commercial teams, and maintain tight cost controls while enforcing high standards of professional integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Governance: Provide direct line management, performance coaching, and career development for cost managers; uphold exemplary business ethics and professional standards.

Client & Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary client representative, leading multi-disciplinary teams (clients, consultants, and contractors) to deliver high-value, client-focused cost solutions.

Strategic Planning & Value Creation: Establish cost benchmarks and execution KPIs; critically evaluate project requirements to deliver innovative, value-add alternatives for client investments.

Commission Delivery & Project Controls: Lead end-to-end service delivery for major or multiple commissions (as Commission Manager), owning and presenting final cost plans and estimates.

Financial & Risk Oversight: Track budget performance, evaluate key cost drivers, manage scope variations, and report financial health throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Engineering (Master’s Degree is a plus).

MEP & Contract Expertise:

Specialized MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) cost management expertise.

Strong working knowledge and practical experience with PSSCOC (Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract).

Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive cost management or construction industry experience across client, consultancy, or contractor environments.

Core Competencies:

Proven leadership skills to manage teams and complex commissions independently.

JDA WMS Pte Ltd | EA Personnel: Pham Thi Tuyet Mai

EA License No: 23S1595 | EA Registration No: R25127838