Job Description

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Governance

Lead the Cost & Contracts department, setting strategies, policies, and systems (e-tendering, document control, benchmarking). Ensure full compliance with Delegation of Authority, governance, and audit requirements. Establish best practices in claims management, variation/change control, and dispute resolution.

Procurement & Tendering

Define procurement strategies including packaging, tender models, and contract forms. Oversee the tender lifecycle: prequalification, bid issuance, evaluation, negotiation, award, and onboarding. Drive responsible procurement standards (ESG, safety, sustainability, local content).

Cost Planning & Pre-Contract Controls

Manage cost planning from feasibility to contract sum, including cash-flow forecasts, escalation indices, and contingencies. Enforce design-to-budget discipline through value engineering exercises with consultants. Approve tender documentation (BoQs, specifications, drawings, contract conditions).

Post-Contract Administration

Administer SIA, REDAS, and bespoke contracts, including payments, EOT/LD assessments, variations, and final accounts. Co-lead change control processes, ensuring timely approval and reporting of variations. Maintain robust audit trails and documentation.

Risk & Reporting

Maintain a commercial cost risk register and mitigation strategies. Deliver monthly dashboards on cost status, contingency, claims, and settlements. Conduct stage-gate reviews at key project milestones.

People & Stakeholder Management

Build and mentor a high-performing team (QS, Contracts Managers, Document Controllers). Partner with internal teams (Design, Development, Finance, Legal, Operations) to align cost strategies. Manage supplier and contractor performance reviews and long-term vendor relationships.

Requirements:

At least a Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline. Minimum 15 years' experience in cost & contracts/commercial management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role for large-scale Singapore developments (developer experience required). RICS, SISV, or equivalent preferred; training in contract/claims management advantageous. Mastery of cost & contracts lifecycle (feasibility, procurement, claims, final accounts). Strong commercial negotiation and procurement strategy skills. Advanced financial acumen and analytics. Effective stakeholder management at senior levels. * High integrity, resilience, and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.