Senior Manager, Project Cost Control

Kuok Group Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuok Group Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Cost Control to lead cost control framework for post-award newbuild projects in Zhoushan. You will own cost reporting, analyze variances, and drive cost optimization in collaboration with Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and Procurement teams.

Role requires extensive experience in project cost control, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coach team members in Zhoushan Yard. Occasional business travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Engineering or Science with maritime exposure.
• 15 years relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in project cost control management with strong reporting and communication skills.
• MS Excel (Advanced) and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Take over post-award contracts and cost baseline budgeting.
• Set up revenue reporting with Commercial team.
• Monitor actual costs, performance, and variances monthly using ERP.
• Analyze cost variances and forecast EAC.
• Prepare PMSR and project cost reports.

Skills

Cost control

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Company description

Located at the heart of Asia, Kuok Group Singapore (KGSg) is a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with global reach and established brands in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors.

Our businesses include the digital infrastructure business of K2 Strategic, maritime entities such as POSH, PCL, and PaxOcean, which together form part of Kuok Maritime Group, and the real estate business of Allgreen Properties.

At KGSg, we nurture young talent through mentorship, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure, offering diverse career pathways and global opportunities across our businesses.

Explore your future with KGSg today!

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Project Cost Control, will develop, implement, and maintain the project cost control framework and management reporting for post-award selected newbuild projects in Zhoushan. This role will also ensure the timely, accurate, and complete reporting of project revenue, costs, forecasts, and financial performance to support effective project management and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over post-award contracts, tender documents, and bid estimates from the Commercial team to establish the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and develop the project as-sold budget as the baseline for project cost control.
• Set up client revenue reporting, where required under the contract, in collaboration with the Commercial team.
• Monitor and update actual costs incurred, work performed and committed costs on a monthly basis using the ERP system, and perform detailed cost analysis.
• Verify that costs are correctly allocated in accordance with the WBS and ensure that actual costs and budgets are measured and reported consistently at the same WBS level.
• Identify cost variances, analyse their causes, forecast the Estimate at Completion (EAC), and report financial performance and cost trends.
• Establish and maintain registers for change orders, invoices, budget transfers, and cost trends, and prepare the necessary supporting documentation.
• Identify, quantify, monitor, and develop mitigation or action plans for project risks and opportunities.
• Prepare the Monthly Project Status Report (PMSR), detailed project cost reports, cost phasing, and other project financial analyses.
• Conduct monthly project cost reviews to identify cost optimization opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Commercial, Engineering, Project Management, Finance,Procurement, and Subcontract teams to ensure alignment on project cost control objectives and financial performance.
• Promote cost awareness, financial discipline, and best practices across the project team.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and project performance reports as required by Senior Management.
• Participate in the implementation and continuous improvement of ERP systems and other project management tools and processes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Project Cost Control personnel in the Zhoushan Yard.
• Undertake regular business travel (expected once a quarter) to support project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Key Requirements

• Degree Holder in Engineering or Science with exposure in maritime industry.
• 15 years relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in project cost control management with strong reporting and effective communication skills
• Microsoft Office (Advanced in MS Excel, Intermediate to Advanced Word and PowerPoint) and ERP system (like SAP, Oracle etc.)
• Good analytical skill with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound recommendation.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Education

• Bachelors in Engineering or Science