APAC Commercial & Cost Manager(Quantity Surveyor)-Financial Institute

about the company

Our client, a reputable MNC consulting management, is looking for an APAC Director of QS & Cost Management for an on-going client that they are serving

about the job

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of cost management services for a diverse regional/APAC project portfolio, ensuring all commissions meet quality standards, budgetary targets, and client expectations.
• ct as the primary, day-to-day client interface. Lead and facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams—including clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers—across the APAC region.
• Direct and mentor a high-performing cost management team. Manage resource allocation against the regional business pipeline, conduct performance reviews, and drive recruitment for vacant positions.
• Oversee all estimating and cost planning activities. Establish robust cost benchmarks, cost reporting structures, and project control mechanisms encompassing schedule, risk, and change management.
• Lead complex value engineering and life-cycle costing exercises. Identify cost drivers, manage variations, and lead commercial negotiations and contract administration.
• Take ownership of internal risk management procedures, financial performance tracking against project budgets, and comprehensive invoicing processes/billing compliance.

skills & experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management/Construction or Engineering equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of experience in cost management and quantity surveying in consultancy / owner / developer environment
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex construction projects or portfolios across the APAC region
• Experience in managing financial institute client will be a plus
• Deep expertise in value management, value engineering, life-cycle costing, and post-contract cost reporting

If you are interested in the position , kindly send your CVs in to yitwei.kwan(@)randstad.com.sg

Please include your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving current job

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

EA: 94C3609 / Reg: R1325913