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The Role
Lead cost control and contract management for large-scale multi-phase infrastructure projects. Develop estimates, budgets, value-engineering, procurement and contract strategies; manage tendering, post-contract administration, claims, variations and cost risk. Guide teams and drive digitalisation of cost/contract processes for improved efficiency and delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
[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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Building, Construction Management or equivalent
- Minimum 12 years (Assistant Director) or 15 years (Senior Assistant Director) post‑graduate relevant construction industry experience
- Quantity surveying and/or contract management and administration experience on large-scale multi-disciplinary engineering infrastructure or complex building projects
- Experience across full infrastructure project life-cycle (planning, design, construction, commissioning) and familiarity with public sector projects and gateway processes
- Relevant experience in BIM
- Strong written and verbal English communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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What We Do
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. It undertakes investment promotion and industry development.
