Construction Controls Manager

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm in Singapore seeks a Construction Controls Manager to oversee financial construction across regional projects. The role involves acting as a liaison between finance and construction teams, maintaining project dashboards, and adhering to compliance processes. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 5 years of experience in construction project controls. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with financial management tools are essential. The position calls for strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in construction project controls or quantity surveying.
• Experience overseeing financial expenditure on large capital programs.
• Proficient in analytical, data visualization tools; experience with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between Finance and construction teams.
• Generate and maintain project dashboards on construction cost and schedule.
• Ensure adherence with construction processes across jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization tools proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering, Accounting and Finance

Tools

Procore

SAP

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

We are building one of the most exciting multi-billion-dollar construction programs in the world.

The Finance - Global Construction Controller team is looking for a Construction Controls Manager to support regional construction projects. We are looking for a person who has successfully led construction capital spend, improving operational performance, and delivering outstanding outcomes.

The Construction Controls Manager drives financial construction across a regional (South Asia - Singapore, Taiwan, and potentially India) construction portfolio. You will work in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment influencing decisions and driving outcomes. You will analyze construction budgets and spending, ensuring investments meet corporate targets and cash flow needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between Finance and construction teams
• Partner with our global team of regional Construction Controllers
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Attend construction project meetings to collect real time views of progress, risks, and opportunities
• Highlight opportunities to reduce risk and improve cost, schedule, and cashflow

Financial Management & Reporting

• Generate and maintain project dashboards on construction cost, schedule, cashflow and risk
• Ensure accurate reporting of actual and forecast values. Evaluate and explain variances
• Maintain financial transparency across construction projects

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with construction teams to develop accurate baseline and forecasted costs
• Validate estimates and improve forecast accuracy
• Collect and maintain historical data including costs, schedules, and scope
• Drive for best-in-class construction and facility cost by understanding competitive benchmarks and internal objectives

Capital Governance

• Improve capital allocation processes compliance (e.g. initial approvals and change management) to achieve greater value for the company
• Develop budget walks and lessons learned with construction teams during project execution and at project completion
• Leverage and align construction and capital finance tools (Procore, SAP, Snowflake)

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence with Micron construction processes across jurisdictions
• Participate in project control improvement efforts leveraging best practices
• Analyze project data and reports to identify risks and opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering, Accounting and Finance
• 5 or more years of experience in construction project controls or quantity surveying, financial management focused on construction (e.g. estimating, scheduling, cost control, earned value, risk management)
• Proficiency in analytical, data visualization tools with clear demonstrated use of AI Tools
• Experience overseeing financial expenditure on large capital programs in manufacturing, semiconductor, or high-tech industries

Preferred Qualification

• Ambitious, intellectually curious, high-energy level, passionate about identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
• Ability to perform in an environment characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Organized and meticulous, with a strong focus on accuracy
• Experience within or exposure to finance, accounting, financial controlling
• MBA a plus