Manager / Snr Manager, Budget & Contract Management

National Heritage Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Heritage Board in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to manage building project cost planning, procurement, and contract administration. You will work with project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure governance and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include planning budgets, coordinating procurement, drafting tender documents, managing contracts and payments, tracking cashflows, and providing contractual advice on

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and government procurement system.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract administration (PSSCOC familiarity).
• Experience in project cost planning, budget management, and cashflow monitoring.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan project cost, seek funding and manage budget from initiation to post-construction.
• Co-plan and manage procurement works, including tender timelines and processes.
• Draft/review tender docs, manage queries, evaluate submissions and support awards.
• Administer contracts: certificates, payments, variations, EOT and L&E, final accounts.
• Attend site meetings to provide contractual advice and support.
• Track cashflow projections and prepare reports.
• Perform cost data analysis for budgeting and planning.
• Review divisional policies and ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Budget planning

Cashflow monitoring

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Building/Quantity Surveying

Tools

PSSCOC

Job description

What the role is:

In this role, you will be part of the Development team managing building project cost planning, procurement and contract administration, as well as ensuring proper project governance and adherence to procurement, contractual, policy and regulatory requirements. You will be working closely with project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders in your areas of work.

What you will be working on:

• Work with project teams from initiation to post-construction stages, in planning for project cost, seeking funding and managing budget.
• Co-plan and manage consultancy and construction procurement works, including tender timelines and processes.
• Work with project teams in drafting and reviewing tender documents, managing tender queries, evaluating tender submissions, providing recommendations and supporting tender award.
• Manage contracts including administering submissions of certificates/warranties/ agreements, reviewing and processing payments, reviewing claims relating to work variations, Extension of Time (EOT) and Loss & Expense (L&E), finalisation of accounts and related contractual documentation.
• Attend project / construction site meetings/discussions where necessary to provide contractual advice and support.
• Track and review cashflow projections and prepare necessary reports.
• Cost data analysis of past and current projects to support budget and project planning.
• Support the review of divisional policies and guidelines.
• Ensure proper project governance and regulatory compliance.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant background in Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or other relevant fields.
• [Procurement] Preferablyat least 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience, familiar with public sector works and government procurement system.
• [Contract Management] Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, including using PSSCOC and construction project finance.
• [Budget Planning & Administration] Experience in project cost planning, budget management and cashflow monitoring.
• Good communication, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Meticulous and attentive to details.
• Dynamic, efficient and highly motivated, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

About National Heritage Board

The National Heritage Board (NHB) champions the development of a vibrant cultural and heritage sector in Singapore. Our role is to make heritage enriching, relevant, accessible and above all, enjoyable to Singaporeans and visitors alike.If you have the Passion…to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness…to deliver great service towards a strong community…to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation…to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional…to have fun while doing all of the aboveWe Want You!http://www.nhb.gov.sg