Cost Management Director: Strategize, Lead & Optimize Projects

Turner & Townsend; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, seeks a seasoned Project Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across CSA and MEP from inception to final account closure in Singapore. You will oversee cost plans, budgets, and procurement, ensuring value and risk mitigation while guiding a strong team of quantity surveyors.

The ideal candidate holds a Building/QS degree with 15+ years of experience, RICS/SISV membership, and proven PSSCOC project exposure, delivering consultancy

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Building, QS and Construction related engineering or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of practical experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor and APQS Tier1.
• Professional membership of RICS or SISV (or equivalent) with 5+ years post-registration in quantity surveying consultancy.
• Experience on a minimum of 3 projects using PSSCOC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Cost Management team across CSA and MEP disciplines through full project lifecycle.
• Oversee preparation and review of cost plans, detailed estimates, budgets, and expenditure approvals.
• Develop and implement optimal packaging strategies and procurement approaches.
• Manage tender processes from invitation to contract award.
• Administer contracts and provide commercial leadership on cost control and variations.
• Interface with clients and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on project and commercial matters.
• Review and analyze project costs, advising on contractual matters, claims, variations, and disputes.
• Lead and mentor the cost management team to maintain high service standards and governance.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization and value enhancement.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with governance and procurement policies.

Education

Degree in Building, QS and Construction related engineering or equivalent

15+ years of practical experience as Project Quantity Surveyor & APQS Tier1

RICS or SISV membership (or equivalent) with 5+ years post-registration

Experience on at least 3 projects using PSSCOC

Job description

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, seeks a seasoned Project Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across CSA and MEP from inception to final account closure in Singapore. You will oversee cost plans, budgets, and procurement, ensuring value and risk mitigation while guiding a strong team of quantity surveyors.

The ideal candidate holds a Building/QS degree with 15+ years of experience, RICS/SISV membership, and proven PSSCOC project exposure, delivering consultancy