Assistant Manager - Cost Control / Contract (Construction) - Islandwide, SG

Roles & Responsibilities

• Participate in tender and project reviews for all major projects (typically those exceeding SGD 25 million or as designated by senior management). Collaborate with tender / project teams to thoroughly review cost reports and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Promote consistency and standardization in cost reporting practices across all projects.
• Review project specifications and contract conditions, and develop tailored procurement and contract strategies during the tender / pre-contract phase of major projects.
• At the tender submission stage, verify cost competitiveness and highlight contractual or specification risks to senior management, offering appropriate recommendations.
• Assess projected profit margins to confirm they are aligned with the project’s risk profile.
• Conduct audits on projects as requested by senior management, evaluating the accuracy of reports, financial and legal / contractual risks, and the performance of the QS and contract administration teams.
• Audit key contract administration functions such as SOP compliance, procurement schedules, document registers, and subcontractor management.
• Provide support on project commercial and legal matters, including Extension of Time (EOT) requests and cost claims.
• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Performance, Corporate Planning, Legal, and Governance teams as required.
• Coordinate and attend tender submission review meetings with group companies, ensuring that risk management is effectively conducted, offering advice to improve risk controls, and documenting meeting minutes.
• Attend project cost control meetings with group companies to evaluate cost management practices and provide guidance for improvement.
• Participate in cost feedback sessions to support analysis of profit or loss causes and assist in developing preventive measures and cost control improvements for future projects.
• Organize and coordinate meetings related to project profit and loss (P&L) reviews, including feedback and analysis sessions.
• Monitor and assess cost control operations and P&L management across group companies, recommending improvements where necessary.
• Support root cause analysis of profit fluctuations and help formulate and disseminate preventive or profit-enhancing measures across group entities.
• Become proficient in the new cost control system and assist in training relevant staff across group companies.
• Facilitate communication between group companies and headquarters regarding updates on current tenders and ongoing project statuses.

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