Cost & Commercial Management Analyst - Corporate Real Estate - APAC

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance's Cost & Commercial Management (CCM) team handles life-cycle cost planning across the APAC real estate portfolio, aligning with leasing, design, construction and operations. The role supports end-to-end cost management for new sites, fit-outs and renovations, and contributes to global cost standards and benchmarks to drive efficiency across CRE.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a related field, at least 3 years of cost planning experience, and is comfortable collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of cost planning / cost management experience in real estate, construction or fit-out projects.
• Working knowledge of tender documentation, contract terms and basic negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy and audit discipline.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; travel within APAC possible.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end cost and commercial management for APAC real estate projects, from planning through completion.
• Prepare feasibility estimates, budgets, whole-life cost analyses and Stay-vs-Go assessments to support leasing decisions.
• Manage tendering and commercial evaluation activities with Procurement, Legal and external consultants.
• Support post-contract commercial management: change orders, variations, claims negotiations, payment certification and cash-flow forecasting.
• Prepare regular cost reports, variance analyses and project close-out summaries; identify cost risks and engage stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance the global lifecycle cost database and benchmark costs across APAC and other regions.
• Contribute to cost standards, templates, benchmarking tools and process improvements.

Skills

Cost planning

Cost management

Real estate

Tendering

Audit

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Real Estate, Project Management

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/CM system

Job description

Team Intro The Cost & Commercial Management (CCM) team is responsible for the life-cycle cost planning and management of ByteDance's global real estate portfolio. We safeguard the commercial interests of the company across leasing, design, construction, and operations, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to enable smart, data-driven real estate decisions. Beyond project delivery, the team also develops global cost standards and benchmarks, conducts research and produces studies and white papers on leasing and construction cost trends, and continuously improves processes and tools to drive efficiency across the wider Corporate Real Estate (CRE) function.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end cost and commercial management for APAC real estate projects, including new sites, fit-outs and renovations, from initial planning through to project completion.
• Prepare feasibility estimates, target budgets, whole-life cost analyses and Stay-v-Go assessments to support leasing decisions, design options and project planning.
• Manage tendering and commercial evaluation activities, including bid clarifications, contract reviews and award recommendations, in collaboration with Procurement, Legal and external consultants.
• Support post-contract commercial management, including change orders, variations, claims negotiations, payment certification, cash-flow forecasting and final account settlement, ensuring accurate and audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare regular cost reports, variance analyses and project close-out summaries, proactively identifying cost risks and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Maintain and enhance the global life-cycle cost database, conduct market research and benchmark leasing, fit-out and operational costs across APAC and other regions to inform business decisions.
• Contribute to global cost research, industry reports and white papers, while supporting the development of cost standards, templates, benchmarking tools and process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Real Estate, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of cost planning / cost management experience in real estate, construction or fit-out projects. We are looking for energetic talent with strong fundamentals (analytical and numerical) and the appetite to be trained and grown.
• Working knowledge of tender documentation, contract commercial terms and basic commercial negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy and audit discipline.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable working with Design, Procurement, Legal and Finance counterparts.
• Open to occasional travel within APAC.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Good understanding of the APAC real estate market; exposure to property leasing and/or quantity surveying is preferred.
• Prior experience in a real estate occupier, developer, main contractor or cost consultancy environment.
• Professionally qualified or actively working towards MRICS (or equivalent).

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.