Associate/Director, Cost Management

• Lead and manage a team of Cost Managers across CSA and MEP disciplines throughout the full project lifecycle, from project inception to final account closure.
• Oversee the preparation and review of cost plans, detailed estimates, budgets, and expenditure approvals to ensure effective cost management and project delivery.
• Develop and implement optimal packaging strategies and procurement approaches to achieve project objectives and maximize value.
• Manage tender processes, including tender preparation, invitation, evaluation, recommendation, and contract award.
• Administer contracts and provide commercial leadership on cost control, variation management, and final account negotiations.
• Serve as the primary interface with clients and key stakeholders, including Lead Engineers, Superintending Officers (SO), and SO Representatives, to ensure alignment on project and commercial matters.
• Review and analyze project costs, providing strategic advice on contractual matters, claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Lead and mentor the cost management team, ensuring high standards of service delivery, technical excellence, and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value enhancement.
• Ensure all commercial and contractual activities are executed in accordance with project governance, procurement policies, and contractual obligations.

• Degree in Building, QS and Construction related engineering or equivalent;
• Possess at least overall 15 years of practical experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor and Accredited Professional Quantity Surveyor (APQS) of Tier 1; 
• Professional member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)  or Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) or equivalent,  with at least 5 years of practical experience post‐registration with RICS or SISV or equivalent in providing quantity surveying consultancy services;
• Possess experience of at least 3 projects using PSSCOC.

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