Operations Executive

Bureau Veritas Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented professional to manage financial processes and contract administration. This role involves overseeing project operations, ensuring compliance, and managing budgets while collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance or business administration, with excellent analytical and negotiation skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will enhance project efficiency and success in the construction and engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in finance or contract management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and oversee financial tracking.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for engineering projects.

Skills

Financial Operations

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Finance

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract Management Software

Job description

Job Overview:

In this role, you will support key project operations by managing financial processes, workflows and contract administration. You’ll work closely with internal teams to manage budgets, POs, and vendor coordination. Ideal for candidates with a background in finance, accounting, business, or quantity surveying/ construction project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project operations through financial tracking, P&L management, and cost control.

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements for engineering and construction projects.

• Oversee vendor selection, contract compliance and subcontractor performance.

• Manage project budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation.

• Advise finance on invoices and payments.

• Prepare and review bidding and tender proposals.

• Conduct site inspections and resolve contract-related issues as and when required.

• Contribute to the strategic development of the Contract Management function within the larger BV Building & Infrastructure team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or any related field.

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in business operations, finance or contract management – ideally within the construction or engineering industry.

• Strong experience in financial operations including P&L, budget management, PR/PO invoice processes.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with confidence in working with financial and project data.

• Understanding of quantity surveying practices (e.g., cost estimation, variations, contract valuation) is advantageous.

• Experience with contract management software is a plus.