Construction Cost Controller & Budgeting Specialist

Ding sheng E&C pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ding sheng E&C pte ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to oversee project costs from planning through completion. You will prepare detailed budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial compliance across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include monitoring subcontractor costs, forecasting, and cost reporting, with a focus on identifying variances and mitigating overruns. A degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus at least 3 years' experience is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in construction cost control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs against approved budgets throughout the project lifecycle to ensure financial compliance.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cost projections to support decision-making.
• Track actual expenditures, commitments, subcontractor costs, procurement costs, and variations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Analyze cost variances to identify potential cost overruns and risks, enabling proactive mitigation strategies.
• Generate and deliver monthly cost reports providing timely and accurate cost information to Project Management.
• Review subcontractor and supplier payment claims for compliance with contract terms, work progress, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Education

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Job description

Ding sheng E&C pte ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to oversee project costs from planning through completion. You will prepare detailed budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial compliance across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include monitoring subcontractor costs, forecasting, and cost reporting, with a focus on identifying variances and mitigating overruns. A degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus at least 3 years' experience is required.