45 Cost Control jobs in Singapore

Job Description

- Report to Project Director/Project Manager/Construction Manager/Senior Cost Control Manager

- Resolve issues raised by Departments in a timely and effective manner.

- Approval of Requisition (Sub-Con, Material & Plant) f etc. prior to procurement.

- Establish procurement & cost control policies.

- Responsible for all contractual matters of the project with Contractors & Suppliers.

- Prepare, update and review project budget and submit to management for approval.

- To manage the tender process including tender document, tender clarifications, interview and tender recommendation report if required.

- Approval of main contract progress claims submission and payment certificate.

- Review relevant monthly reports cost reports and highlight financial deficiency to Project Director for necessary measures to improve the labour productivity and control the usage of materials, plant & equipment and consumption of utilities.

- Overall responsible for the procurement activities for project and finalise procurement contract and submit to relevant approving department for approval of purchase / sub-contract.

- Prepare procurement schedule of work packages and link to contract programme & construction dates given by respective department.

Job Requirement

- Degree in Civil Engineering

- min 10 years of experience in related field

Working Hours

- 8am to 6pm (Mon-Sat)

• Develop and manage tender documents, quotations for clients.
• Compare suppliers' and subcontractors' prices to ensure competitiveness.
• Efficiently manage variation orders and provide cost advice.
• Monitor project progress, value variations in work.
• Evaluate and certify sub-contractor progress payments and valuations.
• Process monthly progress claims efficiently.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Have relevant experience of 3-4 years preferably in Building and Construction projects.
• Be able to read engineering drawings and specifications effectively.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, be self-motivated and a good team player.
• Meet deadlines accurately and meticulously.
• Possess negotiation and coordination skills.

Position Objective:

To monitor, analyze, and manage all cost-related activities across the F&B operations to ensure financial efficiency, minimize wastage, and maximize profitability.

1. Menu Engineering & Costing

· Track and monitor food and beverage costs on a daily and weekly basis.

· Work closely with culinary teams (chefs and bar managers) to ensure ingredient cost elements are accurate and up to date.

· Perform recipe costing and menu profitability analysis.

· Review and update recipe costs weekly based on raw material price changes.

· Identify and flag areas of high cost based on the costing report and find out possibilities of high cost.

· Compare actual vs theoretical food and beverage cost based on recipes costing.

2. Event-related Costing

· Work closely with the event manager and assist in cost calculation for menu items for events purposes.

· Ensure event actual cost elements do not exceed budgeted cost elements.

3. Inventory Movement Monitoring

· Track wastage and transfers between outlets, including F&B and grocer items.

· Ensure inventory listings are well maintained and accurately recorded in the system.

· Investigate discrepancies between actual usage and recorded inventory.

4. Procurement Support & Price Monitoring

· Work closely with the procurement team to track supplier price changes

· Review ingredient cost elements and update cost-related documents accordingly.

5. Operational Support

· Liaise with operational team and address their cost-related queries and issues

6. Reporting & Analysis

· Prepare weekly cost reports including all the findings related to cost such as analysis of cost of sales for management to review.

· Track and monitor key cost indicators: food cost %, beverage cost %, variance reports.

· Provide insights and data on menu adjustments in the cost report based on food cost percentages and profitability to aid operational decisions.

7. System Maintaining & Report Filing

· Maintain updated & accurate recipes and costing on procurement system – Zeemart.

· Maintain updated and accurate cost of grocer items on procurement system – Zeemart.

· Maintain proper record of all costing and ensure all relevant reports are saved in shared drive

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in cost accounting or F&B industry preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, inventory systems, and budgeting
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Job Description

- Report to Project Director/Project Manager/Construction Manager/Senior Cost Control Manager

- Resolve issues raised by Departments in a timely and effective manner.

- Approval of Requisition (Sub-Con, Material & Plant) f etc. prior to procurement.

- Establish procurement & cost control policies.

- Responsible for all contractual matters of the project with Contractors & Suppliers.

- Prepare, update and review project budget and submit to management for approval.

- To manage the tender process including tender document, tender clarifications, interview and tender recommendation report if required.

- Approval of main contract progress claims submission and payment certificate.

- Review relevant monthly reports cost reports and highlight financial deficiency to Project Director for necessary measures to improve the labour productivity and control the usage of materials, plant & equipment and consumption of utilities.

- Overall responsible for the procurement activities for project and finalise procurement contract and submit to relevant approving department for approval of purchase / sub-contract.

- Prepare procurement schedule of work packages and link to contract programme & construction dates given by respective department.

Job Requirement

- Degree in Civil Engineering

- min 10 years of experience in related field

Working Hours

- 8am to 6pm (Mon-Sat)

The company is seeking a Project Cost Controller to support the company's mission to accelerate the world's transition into sustainable energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study and analyze tender documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assist in measurements and Bills of Quantities (BOQ), material take-off, when required.
• Prepare Tender & Contract documents, including quotations, comparison of quotes, and review of prices.
• Attend tender interviews/meetings and liaise with main contractors, subcontractors, and project team to clarify technical matters.
• Responsible for administration of project budget, cost control, and sub-contract and main-contract, including Variation Order (VO) and settlement of final accounts.
• Source for Sub-Contractors/Suppliers, and compile quotations, comparison of quotes, and review of prices.
• Co-ordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to support/assist tendering process.
• Evaluate submission of bonds/warranties from subcontractors.
• Assist in project procurement & cost control reporting, PO award, and PO administration to final delivery and receiving of materials.
• Assist in Sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation with specialist, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparation of variation orders and follow up monthly progress claims in timely manners.
• Assist in finalisation of project accounts with client and subcontractors.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience as Electrical/Mechanical QS (Tender of Project) for the M&E Sector.
• Independent with excellent problem-solving skills, detailed, and a good team player.
• Positive working attitude, meticulous, and detailed in work.

The primary function of this role is to assist the project team in managing all cost-related activities throughout the duration of any project, from initial calculation to final figures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates and costs for project work.
• Keep track of variations to the contract that may affect costs and profitability.
• Take measurements of provided drawings.
• Prepare quotation and cost estimates.
• Source required materials and vendors.
• Handle interim progress claims, variations and final accounts.
• Perform cost control, risk and value management.
• Verify claims for variation and payment.
• Procure material and negotiate with suppliers/vendors.
• Process owner for procurement requisition orders.
• On-site verification of works.
• Preparation and submission of progress claims.
• Ensure timely and accurate reports to stakeholders.
• Maintain and report on project control accounts.

Requirements:

• Negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Construction background required.
• Quantity surveying knowledge.
• Administration skills.
• Estimates preparation.
• Procurement expertise.
• AutoCAD skills.
• Value management experience.
• Civil engineering background.
• Requisition handling.
• Tendering knowledge.
• Pricing expertise.
• Sourcing skills.
• Cost control abilities.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects.

• Quantify project requirements and estimate costs based on technical details, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage vendor relationships to secure quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to recommend cost-effective options.
• Collaborate with project managers to prepare and submit tender and contract documents.
• Prepare and submit progress payment claims and variation orders.
• Attend site meetings to ensure timely completion and accurate reporting.
• Close out project accounts and finalize estimates.

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A diploma or higher in quantity surveying or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Position Objective:

To monitor, analyze, and manage all cost-related activities across the F&B operations to ensure financial efficiency, minimize wastage, and maximize profitability.

1. Menu Engineering & Costing

· Track and monitor food and beverage costs on a daily and weekly basis.

· Work closely with culinary teams (chefs and bar managers) to ensure ingredient cost elements are accurate and up to date.

· Perform recipe costing and menu profitability analysis.

· Review and update recipe costs weekly based on raw material price changes.

· Identify and flag areas of high cost based on the costing report and find out possibilities of high cost.

· Compare actual vs theoretical food and beverage cost based on recipes costing.

2. Event-related Costing

· Work closely with the event manager and assist in cost calculation for menu items for events purposes.

· Ensure event actual cost elements do not exceed budgeted cost elements.

3. Inventory Movement Monitoring

· Track wastage and transfers between outlets, including F&B and grocer items.

· Ensure inventory listings are well maintained and accurately recorded in the system.

· Investigate discrepancies between actual usage and recorded inventory.

4. Procurement Support & Price Monitoring

· Work closely with the procurement team to track supplier price changes

· Review ingredient cost elements and update cost-related documents accordingly.

5. Operational Support

· Liaise with operational team and address their cost-related queries and issues

6. Reporting & Analysis

· Prepare weekly cost reports including all the findings related to cost such as analysis of cost of sales for management to review.

· Track and monitor key cost indicators: food cost %, beverage cost %, variance reports.

· Provide insights and data on menu adjustments in the cost report based on food cost percentages and profitability to aid operational decisions.

7. System Maintaining & Report Filing

· Maintain updated & accurate recipes and costing on procurement system – Zeemart.

· Maintain updated and accurate cost of grocer items on procurement system – Zeemart.

· Maintain proper record of all costing and ensure all relevant reports are saved in shared drive

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in cost accounting or F&B industry preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, inventory systems, and budgeting
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Job Description

- Report to Project Director/Project Manager/Construction Manager/Senior Cost Control Manager

- Resolve issues raised by Departments in a timely and effective manner.

- Approval of Requisition (Sub-Con, Material & Plant) f etc. prior to procurement.

- Establish procurement & cost control policies.

- Responsible for all contractual matters of the project with Contractors & Suppliers.

- Prepare, update and review project budget and submit to management for approval.

- To manage the tender process including tender document, tender clarifications, interview and tender recommendation report if required.

- Approval of main contract progress claims submission and payment certificate.

- Review relevant monthly reports cost reports and highlight financial deficiency to Project Director for necessary measures to improve the labour productivity and control the usage of materials, plant & equipment and consumption of utilities.

- Overall responsible for the procurement activities for project and finalise procurement contract and submit to relevant approving department for approval of purchase / sub-contract.

- Prepare procurement schedule of work packages and link to contract programme & construction dates given by respective department.

Job Requirement

- Degree in Civil Engineering

- min 10 years of experience in related field

Working Hours

- 8am to 6pm (Mon-Sat)