Manager Project Cost Control

Exyte; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Manager Project Cost Control to lead cost, schedule, change management and risk across assigned projects in Singapore. You will forecast, report to senior management and work with Engineering and PM teams to manage cost impacts and schedule variances.

You will also lead and develop the Project Controls team in planning, cost controls and commercial management. This role requires a strong analytical mind, excellent communication, and a proven track record in delivering complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years on Singapore-based projects.
• Professional certification such as PMP, MRICS, CCP or related certification is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of cost engineering concepts and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value and Schedule Management.
• Proven expertise in commercial and contract management, especially for Open-Book Reimbursable Contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity, foresight and mature judgement in anticipating and solving complex challenges.
• Proven people-management experience with strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Independent and structured way of working, with commitment, flexibility and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and reporting of Cost, Schedule, Change Management and Risks of assigned projects.
• Act as Commercial & Contractual Lead for all contractual and commercial management of assigned projects.
• Advise Engineering and Project Management personnel of potential cost and schedule impacts arising from scope changes and contingencies.
• Lead the forecasting process to capture current expenses and schedule expectations across project areas and packages during all phases of the project.
• Present forecasts to senior management, including comparison against previous forecasts and clear explanations of variances.
• Lead, manage and train the Project Controls team, covering Planning, Cost Controls and Commercial Management.
• Liaise with the client's Project Controls team to ensure timely and accurate reporting and communication.
• Ensure effective internal departmental and corporate communication.
• Ensure compliance and follow-up of all commercial aspects within the project.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

PMP / MRICS / CCP or related certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

As Manager Project Cost Control, you will play a key role in the management and reporting of Cost, Schedule, Change Management and Risks across assigned projects.

You will work closely with Engineering, Project Management and the wider project team to identify potential cost and schedule impacts, lead the forecasting process, and provide clear visibility of project performance to senior management. You will also lead, manage and develop the Project Controls team across planning, cost controls and commercial management.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in project controls while working closely with clients and internal stakeholders on complex project delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and reporting of Cost, Schedule, Change Management and Risks of assigned projects.
• Act as Commercial & Contractual Lead for all contractual and commercial management of assigned projects.
• Advise Engineering and Project Management personnel of potential cost and schedule impacts arising from scope changes and contingencies.
• Lead the forecasting process to capture current expenses and schedule expectations across project areas and packages during all phases of the project.
• Present forecasts to senior management, including comparison against previous forecasts and clear explanations of variances.
• Lead, manage and train the Project Controls team, covering Planning, Cost Controls and Commercial Management.
• Liaise with the client's Project Controls team to ensure timely and accurate reporting and communication.
• Ensure effective internal departmental and corporate communication.
• Ensure compliance and follow-up of all commercial aspects within the project.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of experience on Singapore-based projects.
• Professional certification such as PMP, MRICS, CCP or related certification is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of cost engineering concepts and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value and Schedule Management.
• Proven expertise in commercial and contract management, especially for Open-Book Reimbursable Contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity, foresight and mature judgement inanticipating and solving complex challenges.
• Proven people-management experience with strong leadershipand decision-making abilities.
• Independent and structured way of working, with commitment, flexibility and reliability.