Director, Cost Management

About the role

Linesight, a global project and cost management consultancy, is looking for a Director, Cost Management in Singapore. You will lead a highly experienced, culturally diverse team and act as a key account manager for the cost team, while contributing to the business strategy and being mentored by industry leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key account manager for the cost team, developing client relationships based on partnership and trust.
• Use business development skills to engage new clients and secure repeat projects with existing ones.
• Oversee key strategic client projects and deliver them within contract performance measures.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors.
• Mentor and lead your team to deliver high-quality results and client value.

Required profile

• Strong operational and team management experience in a dynamic consultancy environment.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on large, complex construction projects.
• 10+ years in construction, ideally with previous cost management experience in the data centre sector.
• Degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying; chartered and ideally a member of the RICS.
• Confidence leading meetings with clients and excellent verbal and written communication.