Manager, Project Control

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to perform cost control and contract management across planning, design, construction and commissioning of transformative infrastructure projects. You will prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans, and drive value engineering while ensuring quality and project objectives.

The role involves tender documentation, evaluation, post-contract administration, and proactive cost-risk management for multi-disciplinary mega projects within the

Qualifications

• Degree in QS or related field as listed.
• Minimum 8 years post-graduate experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in quantity surveying and/or contract management for large-scale projects.
• Experience in full life-cycle of infrastructure projects is an advantage.
• Strong English written and verbal communication; stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans.
• Develop and implement value engineering strategies to optimise costs while maintaining quality.
• Prepare Tender Documents, tender evaluation and award.
• Perform post-contract management and administration.
• Monitor cost performance and manage cost variances and impacts.
• Implement cost control, variations & claims management strategies and manage cost risks.
• Manage contractual claims and dispute resolution.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Budgeting

Tender evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Dispute resolution

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

What the role is

Perform cost control and contract management functions in the overall planning, design, construction and commissioning of transformative large-scale infrastructure development projects encompassing multiple phases.

What you will be working on

• Preparation of cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans
• Development and implementation of value engineering strategies to optimise project costs whilst maintaining quality standards and project objectives
• Preparation of Tender Documents, tender evaluation and award
• Perform post contract management and administration functions
• Monitoring of cost performance and management of cost variance and impact
• Implementation of cost control, variations & claims management strategies and manage cost risks
• Management of contractual claims and dispute resolution

Job Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 8 years post-graduate relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Possess quantity surveying and/or contract management and administration experience in large-scale multi-disciplinary engineering infrastructure projects or complex building projects.
• Experience in the entire life-cycle of infrastructure projects (from planning and design phase through to construction and commissioning phase) would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with public sector projects and gateway processes would be an advantage.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to engage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

What we are looking for

This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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