Senior Assistant Director, Project Control

Sentosa Development Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentosa Development Corporation in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Cost Control and Contract Management professional to lead cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans across multi-phase infrastructure projects.

You will drive value engineering, procurement strategy, tender reviews and post-contract administration, while guiding stakeholders and integrating BIM and digital tools to enhance delivery. This is a 3-year contract with renewal potential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12–15 years post-graduate experience in construction.
• Experience in quantity surveying and/or contract management on large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience across full lifecycle of infrastructure projects and familiarity with public sector gateway processes.
• Experience with BIM would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal English communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Develop and implement value engineering strategies to optimise costs while maintaining quality.
• Establish strategic contract packaging and procurement strategy for large-scale development projects.
• Review tender documents, tender evaluation and award.
• Post-contract management and administration functions.
• Develop and implementation of cost control strategies, including cost performance, variations, claims and cost risk management.
• Management of contractual claims and dispute resolution.
• Lead digitalisation efforts in cost control and contract management with digital tools and systems.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Budgeting

Value engineering

Tender review

Digital tools adoption

BIM

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Project & Facilities Management

Tools

BIM software

Cost management software

Job description

What the role is:

Manage cost control and contract management functions in the overall planning, design, construction and commissioning of transformative large-scale infrastructure development projects encompassing multiple phases.
Guide team members in delivering cost and contract management strategies while working closely with multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure effective implementation across various project phases.

What you will be working on:

Key Responsibilities

• Development and management of cost estimates, budgeting and cost plans
• Development and implementation of value engineering strategies to optimise project costs whilst maintaining quality standard and project objectives
• Establishment of strategic contract packaging and procurement strategy for large-scale development projects
• Review of tender documents, tender evaluation and award
• Post-contract management and administration functions
• Development and implementation of cost control strategies, including management of cost performance, variations, claims and cost risk management
• Management of contractual claims and dispute resolution
• Lead digitalisation efforts in cost control and contract management function including adoption and intrgration of digital tools and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 12 years - 15 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) and familiarity with public sector projects as well as gateway processes would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in BIM 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.

About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management and promotion of the Sentosa Island as a resort destination for locals and tourists. Under the care of SDC, the island went through a makeover to become a premier getaway with multi-faceted appeal. From business conventions to beach parties, Sentosa caters to an extensive range of needs and interests. SDC has evolved and grown over the years. It currently oversees the following business and commercial units – Sentosa Leisure Management Pte Ltd, Sentosa Golf Club, Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Mount Faber Leisure Group.