Cost Manager

Job Summary We are seeking a commercial and analytical Cost Manager (CSA) to oversee financial controls, commercial strategy, and procurement across Civil, Structural, and Architectural packages. In this role, you will lead cost planning from early-stage feasibility through to final account settlement, ensuring project profitability and contractual compliance. Key Responsibilities Feasibility & Strategic Reporting: Conduct comprehensive financial feasibility studies and draft strategic procurement reports to guide project investment decisions. Cost Planning & Estimation: Lead end-to-end cost planning, producing precise estimates and presenting final, executive-level cost control plans to key stakeholders. Procurement & Tender Management: Manage the full procurement process—including contractor pre-qualification, tender list formulation, preliminaries preparation, bid evaluation, tender reporting, and final contract assembly. Full Commercial Lifecycle Oversight: Manage value engineering exercises, change order valuations, variation claims, and seamless final account closures. Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Cost Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience delivering commercial cost management services in the construction sector. Technical Expertise: Demonstrated mastery across all cost management disciplines (Cost Estimation, BQ preparation, Value Engineering, Contract Administration, Variations, and Final Accounts). Hands-on experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for 5D cost modeling and quantity extraction (e.g., CostX or equivalent platforms). Core Competencies: Strong contractual acumen and deep knowledge of procurement routes. Exceptional numerical accuracy, presentation skills, and commercial negotiation capability. If interested, please submit your application to cvs@jdawms.com with your expected salary and resume. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted shortly. By submitting your application or resume, you agree to the collection, use, retention, and sharing of your personal information with potential employers for their assessment. JDA WMS Pte Ltd | EA Personnel: Pham Thi Tuyet Mai EA License No: 23S1595 | EA Registration No: R25127838