Cost Control Engineer

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Cost Control Engineer to support cost management and financial monitoring fora large-scale hospital development project in Singapore. Key Responsibilities: • Monitor and control project costs against the approved budget throughout the project lifecycle. • Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cost projections. • Monitor actual expenditure, commitments, subcontract costs, procurement costs and variations. • Analyse cost variances and identify potential cost overruns and cost risks. • Prepare monthly cost reports and provide timely cost information to Project Management. • Review subcontractor and supplier payment claims against contract terms, work progress and supporting documents. • Monitor project variations, claims and their cost implications. • Coordinate with Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Procurement, Planning and Project teams on cost-related matters. • Assist in preparing cost forecasts and cash-flow projections. • Maintain accurate records of project costs, commitments and commercial documentation. • Provide cost analysis and reports to support project management and cost-control decisions. • Perform other cost-control and commercial duties as assigned. Job Requirements • Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction cost control. • Relevant experience in hospital or healthcare construction projects is required. • Experience in large-scale building construction projects will be an advantage. • Good knowledge of construction cost management, budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting. • Experience in monitoring subcontractor costs, procurement costs, variations and claims. • Familiarity with construction contracts and commercial management practices. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other cost-control/project management software. • Experience with ERP systems is an advantage. • Knowledge of Primavera P6 and integration of project schedule and cost information will be an advantage. • Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and coordination skills. • Able to workindependently and meet project deadlines.