Senior Data Centre Cost & Contract Lead

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nxera Singapore is seeking a Manager, Cost & Contract Management for our data centre portfolio. You will lead regional cost planning, develop benchmarks, and provide commercial insights to senior leadership across APAC, with a clear focus on value delivery, risk management and governance.

In this role you will mentor Cost Managers and QSs, oversee procurement strategies for major trades, draft and review contracts with legal, and partner with PMO and Finance to manage cash flow, accruals and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost and contracts management, with regional exposure.
• Proven leadership in managing cost teams and consultants.
• Strong understanding of construction for structure, civil, architecture and MEP systems.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills with constructive feedback.
• Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in cost management tools and Excel; experience with regional databases.
• Self-motivated, adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative team player with growth mindset and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support and report to Senior Cost Manager in developing regional cost planning and control strategies across multiple data centre developments
• Support regional development build costs and establish cost benchmarks, KPIs and reporting
• Contribute to business development, feasibility studies and business case evaluation
• Collaborate with Regional Project Directors to develop procurement and contracting strategies
• Act as the primary cost management advisor to senior leadership with cost insights and risk assessment
• Drive governance, reporting standards and cost management practices across regional projects
• Partner with Finance and PMO on cash flow forecasting, budgets, accruals and executive reporting
• Draft and review LOA and construction contracts with legal to optimise cost and risk
• Support negotiations for major trade packages and equipment cost strategies
• Mentor local Cost Managers and QSs, and oversee cost modelling and forecasting
• Lead for complex procurement and post-incident cost reviews when required
• Ensure timely closure of final accounts and project governance documentation
• Travel up to 25-30% per month to project sites

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Cost databases

Regional collaboration

Problem solving

Team coaching

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Excel

Cost databases

Job description

Nxera Singapore is seeking a Manager, Cost & Contract Management for our data centre portfolio. You will lead regional cost planning, develop benchmarks, and provide commercial insights to senior leadership across APAC, with a clear focus on value delivery, risk management and governance.

In this role you will mentor Cost Managers and QSs, oversee procurement strategies for major trades, draft and review contracts with legal, and partner with PMO and Finance to manage cash flow, accruals and