Manager, Project Control

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

Job summary

GovTech Singapore seeks an experienced Cost Controller/Contract Manager to lead cost planning, budgeting and contract administration for transformative infrastructure projects. You will implement value engineering, manage tenders, and oversee post-contract activities across multi-phase programmes.

The role requires 8+ years in construction, strong English communication, and familiarity with public sector gateway processes. Contract role with renewal potential and on-site engagement in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in large-scale multi-disciplinary engineering infrastructure projects or complex buildings.
• Experience across the full life-cycle of infrastructure projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with public sector projects and gateway processes is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal English communication, and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans.
• Develop and implement value engineering strategies to optimise costs without compromising quality.
• Prepare Tender Documents, evaluate tenders and oversee awards.
• Perform post-contract management and administration.
• Monitor cost performance and manage cost variance and impact.
• Implement cost control, variations, claims management and cost risk strategies.
• Manage contractual claims and disputes.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Budgeting

Tender documents

Value engineering

Cost estimates

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Project & Facilities Management / Building / Construction Management or equivalent

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]Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of cost estimates, budgeting and cost plansDevelopment and implementation of value engineering strategies to optimise project costs whilst maintaining quality standards and project objectivesPreparation of Tender Documents, tender evaluation and awardPerform post contract management and administration functionsMonitoring of cost performance and management of cost variance and impactImplementation of cost control, variations & claims management strategies and manage cost risksManagement of contractual claims and dispute resolutionJob RequirementsDegree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualificationMinimum 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.