[ref. n74669102] Manager / Senior Manager, Cost & Contract Management, Campus Development, Estate

Manager / Senior Manager, Cost & Contract Management, Campus Development, Estates

The Manager / Senior Manager (Cost & Contract Management), Estates - Campus Development reports to the Deputy Director, Estates) - Campus Development, and is responsible for all cost and contract matters related to Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer contracts for various types of projects including preparation of tender and contract documents, ensuring compliance with the corporate governance standards when managing the procurement and contract administration processes.
• Review submissions from external consultants on contract administration matters, including assessing contractors’ payments, claims for variation works, financial reports, final accounts and administering the submission of certificates/warranties, insurances etc.
• Monitor project expenditure and prepare cashflow projections and updates for budget control and provide advice on possible cost over-runs and alternative solutions.
• Liaise with the Project Team to review and evaluate contract variations.
• Attend consultant and site meetings alongside the Project Team.
• Assist in and coordinate both internal and external auditing.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Building, Estates Management, or Quantity Surveying from a recognised University with at least 8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in public agencies, developer organisations or consultant quantity surveying firms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Project Management Information System (such as Aconex, Bentley etc.) is preferred.
• Strong organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and technical expertise in cost and contract management, with knowledge of construction management considered an advantage.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels, and to review and monitor construction costs, consultants’ and contractors’ claims and variations, to ensure correctness.
• Strong teamwork & communication skills