Manager, Cost Control and Contract

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Cost Management

• Collaborate with Project Development (PD) to develop project cost estimates aligned with project scope and feasibility.
• Support project feasibility studies and recommend project budgets.
• Manage project costs and contingency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Scrutinize tenders, identify cost variances, and advise on value engineering opportunities.
• Manage the preparation of detailed cost plans, payment schedules, and cash flow forecasts.
• Review and verify invoices and payment requests.
• Provide cost and contractual advice for claims submitted by consultants, contractors, etc.
• Work with project + design leaders to identify and assess changes and variations
• Identify and report significant cost variances to project + design leaders and Chief Project & Development Officer

2. Contract Management

• Lead the appointment of consultants, including RFP preparation (with scope from project + design leaders), analysis, and negotiation.
• Draft and review contract conditions, coordinating with legal and PD to minimize risks.
• Review tender drawings and specifications for variances with the approved scope and budget.
• Lead, work with appointed cost consultant (where applicable), the appointment of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, including tender preparation and negotiation.
• Support project + design leaders to prepare recommendations to appoint consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide cost and contractual advice on FF&E, OSE and all client-supplied materials procurement.
• Participate in contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with project goals and budgets.
• Review and analyze contract terms and conditions to identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor contract compliance and manage change orders and variations.
• Manage contractual disputes and claims in collaboration with project + design leaders, the legal team.

3. Risk Management

• Work with project + design leaders and appointed project manager and cost consultant (where applicable) to identify and assess cost and contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review and assess the financial and contractual impact of project changes, providing recommendations.
• Provide cost and contractual advice for claims submitted by consultants, contractors, etc.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in projects and facilities management, civil engineering, real estate, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in project management or related roles within the real estate industry.
• Strong understanding of real estate project finance, budgeting, and cost control.
• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing contracts, invoices, and cost estimates.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions.

At Pontiac Land, our Human Capital Vision is:

Each individual valued, respected and contributing.

Each team cohesive, learning and aligned.

Each leader serving, coaching and modelling excellence.

Exciting benefits and opportunities await talents who join us! We seek to offer the following:

• A nurturing and team-based culture, with structured training and career development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical coverage, health and wellness programmes and Flexible Benefits for customized suite of benefits
• Unique schemes and benefits and inclusive of employee rates at our hotels and retail mall, birthday leave, examination leave and volunteer leave