Cost Manager

7 days ago


Singapore Sobencc Full time

Cost Manager
Department:
APAC Consultancy
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Singapore
Reporting To:
Robert McQueen
Description
About the opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious and self-starting Cost Manager to join our growing team. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.
In this role you will:
Create Detailed Cost Analyses:
Prepare project cost analyses (including the final account and capital allowance claims) based on agreed format or special requirements for cost, design etc. options.
Lead Value-Engineering Efforts:
Facilitate, set up and manage value-engineering exercises.
Streamline Tendering Processes:
Facilitate, set-up and manage tendering processes (including all GC and other procurements as required).
Offer Expert Contract Advice:
Provide specialist technical advice in relation to contracts in support of the VDC’s Legal Advisors.
Manage Contract Sums:
Facilitate, set-up and manage contract sums (GMP, lump sum, etc. dependent on advice given by PM).
Coordinate with PM Team:
Project administration – Co-ordinate with project management team to provide regular feedback from T&T Global regarding all New Site Development (“NSD”) development related topics (e.g. PEP, ERL, IMS, POs, Design and other Program Level related items).
Deliver Insurance Solutions:
Provide certain insurance related services (estimates of replacement costs and claim confirmations).
Customize Construction Management:
Provide Contract specific scope of services relating to construction management and design and build contracts.
About you
Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience.
Able to prepare and deliver role-related training to improve project management skills internally.
Must possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, together with a common sense and flexible approach.
5-10 years of experience as a Cost Manager in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity.
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and a strong understanding of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a strong preference.
About life at Soben
We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.
We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.
Grow with us
Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects.
What you’ll get in return
Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced dynamic organization. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life.
Our Leadership Principles
Soben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers.
We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small.
We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it.
We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen.
We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended.”
We have a business owner mentality to cost management.
We are open, honest, and direct in our communications.
We have a growth mindset.
We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term.
About us
Soben offers something different: world-class construction consultancy, paired with hands-on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises.
An obsessive commitment to excellence and forensic attention to detail are the cornerstones of our culture. They’re how we help our clients deliver on time, on budget and with certainty, every time.
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