Cost & Contract Manager – Major Development Project

About the role

Our client, a leading developer in Singapore, is seeking an experienced Cost & Contract Manager to lead commercial, procurement and contract functions for a high‑profile development project. The role spans the entire project lifecycle, from tendering through construction, cost control and final close‑out.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cost, contract, procurement and commercial management across all project phases.
• Manage tendering processes, contract reviews, procurement strategies and commercial risk assessments.
• Administer post‑contract activities including cost control, cash‑flow forecasting, variation orders, extensions of time, loss & expense and claims.
• Monitor budgets, prepare commercial reports and ensure financial targets are met.
• Review and negotiate contractor claims, variations, quotations and contractual submissions.
• Advise project teams on contract interpretation, commercial risks, procurement and cost optimisation.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company governance and procurement policies.

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial, cost or contract management, with managerial experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in both pre‑contract and post‑contract functions, including procurement, tendering, cost control, contract administration and claims management.
• Strong track record managing variations, extensions of time, loss & expense and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical and communication abilities.
• Experience with developers, project management consultancies, engineering consultancies or main contractors is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to S$10,000 per month plus bonus.
• Exposure to a full project lifecycle on a high‑visibility development.
• Opportunities for career growth and long‑term project pipeline.
• Collaborative, open and creative work environment with attractive staff benefits and training programmes.