Strategic Budget & Contract Lead for Construction Projects

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

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