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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing tender documents, taking off quantities from drawings, and evaluating price comparisons.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare tender documents, including BOQs, tender clarifications, and unit prices.
• Take off quantities from drawings with precision and accuracy.
• Evaluate price comparisons and costing summaries to ensure the best value for our clients.
• Raise timely queries or design discrepancies for clarification to ensure project requirements are met.
• Accurately estimate project costs, considering materials, labor, equipment, and other related costs.
• Handle tender correspondences and updates to tender documents in a timely manner.
• Review supplier or contractor quotations or proposals to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Update costing summaries with technical proposals to reflect changes in project scope.
• Prepare monthly progress claims to customers in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Verify and maintain project variation work and site instructions to ensure accurate tracking of project costs.

Requirements:

• Strong cost estimation and budgeting skills.
• Tender negotiation skills to secure the best deals.
• Measurement and quantity take-off skills to ensure accuracy in estimating costs.
• Cost control and management skills to manage project budgets effectively.
• Value engineering skills to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
• Contract administration skills to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Documentation and records management skills to maintain accurate records of project activities.
• Compliance and regulations knowledge to ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

• Analyzing tender documents, drawings, and specifications carefully to identify HVAC scope of works.
• Highlighting risks, exclusions, and clarifications in the tender process.

• Extracting BOQ (Bill of Quantities) from tender drawings.
• Calculating material requirements including ducts, pipes, valves, insulation, and equipment.
• Estimating manpower, tools, and consumables needed for the project.

• Collecting and comparing supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Estimating costs for materials & equipment, labour/manpower, testing & commissioning (T&C), and overheads, logistics, warranties.
• Ensuring costing aligns with project specifications and standards.

• Requesting quotations (RFQs) from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiating prices and delivery terms.
• Maintaining a database of standard costs, suppliers, and subcontractors for future bids.

• Preparing detailed costing sheets and summaries for management approval.
• Supporting tender/proposal engineers with accurate cost data.
• Participating in value engineering exercises to reduce costs while meeting quality standards.

• Maintaining records of cost estimates, supplier quotations, and historical data.
• Updating cost databases for future tender references.
• Preparing cost comparison reports for management.

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• Prepare quantity take-offs for tendering and cost estimation purposes
• Source and obtain quotations for various trades, conduct price comparisons, and perform cost analysis
• Identify and raise tender queries or discrepancies in design promptly for clarification
• Manage tender correspondence and ensure all addenda and document revisions are updated accordingly
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of tender submissions, including tender qualifications
• Perform additional quantity surveying duties as required

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in main building construction tenders
• Strong ability to read and interpret building drawings and specifications
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with digital quantity surveying tools such as CostX or Glodon is a plus

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare quantity take-offs for tendering and cost estimation purposes
• Source and obtain quotations for various trades, conduct price comparisons, and perform cost analysis
• Identify and raise tender queries or discrepancies in design promptly for clarification
• Manage tender correspondence and ensure all addenda and document revisions are updated accordingly
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of tender submissions, including tender qualifications
• Perform additional quantity surveying duties as required

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in main building construction tenders
• Strong ability to read and interpret building drawings and specifications
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with digital quantity surveying tools such as CostX or Glodon is a plus

Job Description:

As a seasoned professional in cost evaluation and pre/post contract administration, you will play a key role in managing project expenses, sourcing subcontractors and suppliers, and preparing interim valuations. Your expertise will ensure seamless project delivery, from negotiation to pricing and agreement of contract variations.

Our ideal candidate holds a diploma/degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent field, with at least 5 years of experience as a QS. You must be familiar with LTA/MRT projects and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to start work within short notice is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Construction
• Quantity Surveying
• Administration
• Estimates
• Procurement
• Project Administration
• Team Player
• Civil Engineering
• Tendering
• Pricing
• Sourcing
• Tender Preparation
• Cost Control

• Develop and maintain Project Cost Controls System and Management Reporting for project value less than Eur150M.
• To ensure the completeness and accuracy of revenue and cost are reported on timely basis.
• Liaise with Procurement & Subcontracts Leads and Project Managers to review and set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Work Package / project budgets.
• Preparing reports on revenue (as sold), internal budgets, commitments, budget transfers, change and variation orders; forecasts and cash-flows in-line with internal management reporting requirements;
• Monitors and updates the actual and committed cost periodically and analyses these costs and trends;
• Verify cost allocations according to Work Package;
• Prepare monthly Cost Report (Ms Excel or EcoSys) and GPR, and Client's Reports as required;
• Prepare monthly Cash Flow and 15 weeks Cash Flow
• Monitor and identify variance from project current budget and previous EAC and report accordingly
• Maintain Change Order, Budget Transfers, Trends Register and prepare supporting documents;
• Assist PMs and Project Commercial Managers with estimates and supporting documentation for CO to be submitted to Clients;
• Prepare billing memo with supporting documents for Finance to prepare invoices and entries into SAP;
• Internal liaison with Finance/Procurement/Operations to maintain efficient & accurate recording of cost expenditure and manage discrepancies for preparation of accurate and complete cost reports;
• Troubleshoot cost abnormalities in reporting data and liaise with relevant parties as necessary;
• Provide the support to Finance for External Audit and Tax Audit;
• Support Project Manager with risk process and maintain an updated risk register;
• Support Project Manager to coordinate with all disciplines and providing input to the Manpower Management System (MMS);
• Prepare Project and Management ad hoc reports;
• Assist Senior Project Controls Manager to coordinate with SEA projects for cost report, GPR and risk register and prepare consolidation reports.
• Flexibility regarding physical location(s) where duties will be carried out i.e. working in multiple locations throughout Singapore.
• International work assignments – Whilst not compulsory, a willingness to accommodate would be mutually beneficial.
• Due to the complex and fast track nature of many of Projects an extensive period of familiarisation is required. Hence it is envisaged that there will be a gradual transfer into all of the roles and responsibilities stated herein.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering or Science
• Minimum 5 years working experience in engineering & construction environment and minimum 3 years of cost control experience.
• High level of Competency in the use of MS Excel (Intermediate to Advance), Power Point and Word.
• Experience in ERP System (SAP preferred) and Cost Control System (EcoSys preferred)

• Develop and maintain Project Cost Controls System and Management Reporting for project value less than Eur150M.
• To ensure the completeness and accuracy of revenue and cost are reported on timely basis.
• Liaise with Procurement & Subcontracts Leads and Project Managers to review and set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Work Package / project budgets.
• Preparing reports on revenue (as sold), internal budgets, commitments, budget transfers, change and variation orders; forecasts and cash-flows in-line with internal management reporting requirements;
• Monitors and updates the actual and committed cost periodically and analyses these costs and trends;
• Verify cost allocations according to Work Package;
• Prepare monthly Cost Report (Ms Excel or EcoSys) and GPR, and Client’s Reports as required;
• Prepare monthly Cash Flow and 15 weeks Cash Flow
• Monitor and identify variance from project current budget and previous EAC and report accordingly
• Maintain Change Order, Budget Transfers, Trends Register and prepare supporting documents;
• Assist PMs and Project Commercial Managers with estimates and supporting documentation for CO to be submitted to Clients;
• Prepare billing memo with supporting documents for Finance to prepare invoices and entries into SAP;
• Internal liaison with Finance/Procurement/Operations to maintain efficient & accurate recording of cost expenditure and manage discrepancies for preparation of accurate and complete cost reports;
• Troubleshoot cost abnormalities in reporting data and liaise with relevant parties as necessary;
• Provide the support to Finance for External Audit and Tax Audit;
• Support Project Manager with risk process and maintain an updated risk register;
• Support Project Manager to coordinate with all disciplines and providing input to the Manpower Management System (MMS);
• Prepare Project and Management ad hoc reports;
• Assist Senior Project Controls Manager to coordinate with SEA projects for cost report, GPR and risk register and prepare consolidation reports.
• Flexibility regarding physical location(s) where duties will be carried out i.e. working in multiple locations throughout Singapore.
• International work assignments – Whilst not compulsory, a willingness to accommodate would be mutually beneficial.
• Due to the complex and fast track nature of many of Projects an extensive period of familiarisation is required. Hence it is envisaged that there will be a gradual transfer into all of the roles and responsibilities stated herein.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering or Science
• Minimum 5 years working experience in engineering & construction environment and minimum 3 years of cost control experience.
• High level of Competency in the use of MS Excel (Intermediate to Advance), Power Point and Word.
• Experience in ERP System (SAP preferred) and Cost Control System (EcoSys preferred)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.

Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including refer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, give us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.

An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC Southeast Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Executive, Cost Control.

DESIGNATION : Executive, Cost Control (Shipping, 1 Year Contract)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control. In this position, you will have opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Cost Control Tasks

• Checking and approving invoices against purchase order ("PO"), contract and HOD approval to ensure accuracy of Principal Cost;
• To liaise with vendor for any invoices discrepancies and follow up credit notes for cost savings;
• Ensure timely and correct daily posting and approval of operational vendor expenses;
• Creation of supplementary DA/GA;
• To issue tax invoices for recovery of Principal Expenses from third party and crew change income;
• Report Vessel Disbursement and General Account in ECR;
• Ensure completeness of Provision of Vessel Expense by 5 Calendar Days of vessel departure, General Account and Land Logistics Income Expenses in ECR by 5 Calendar Day of following month;
• Ensure variance between PVE and Actual not more than +/- 5% variance, else provide an explanation;
• Ensure vessel DA are filed to MSC Regional office on time;
• Identify and issue Supplementary Debit Note/Credit Notes for DA, if any;
• Attend to Principal's queries on Disbursement Accounts and liaise with Subagents to clear queries;
• Related tasks as assigned, including back-up for others during their absence.

Reporting and Deliverables to Management (unless stated otherwise)

• Provide weekly performance on Provision Vessel Expenses;
• Monthly reconcile on all Cost Control suspense account;
• Analysis & updates on cost performance.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Raise System (System Request Queue) to fix bugs on-time.

Team Management and Development

• Supervise, train and guide Cost Control Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of related voyage expenses accounting experience in a shipping industry;
• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting, Qualified ACCA Professional or equivalent;
• Good Singapore IFRS and basic tax knowledge;
• Minimum 2 years SAP system experience hands-on in end-to-end Voyage Expenses Accounting Process;
• MS Office:
• Intermediate MS Excel for intelligent data massaging skills
• Intermediate MS Word and MS Outlook
• Good business English for written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues;
• Good analytical skills and problem solver;
• Good time-management;
• Managing performance expectations and high quality deliverables;
• Able to meet deadlines, work under stress and adaptable to change.

OTHER INFORMATION

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.

Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including refer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, give us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.

An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC Southeast Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Executive, Cost Control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control. In this position, you will have opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Cost Control Tasks

• Checking and approving invoices against purchase order ("PO"), contract and HOD approval to ensure accuracy of Principal Cost;
• To liaise with vendor for any invoices discrepancies and follow up credit notes for cost savings;
• Ensure timely and correct daily posting and approval of operational vendor expenses;
• Creation of supplementary DA/GA;
• To issue tax invoices for recovery of Principal Expenses from third party and crew change income;
• Report Vessel Disbursement and General Account in ECR;
• Ensure completeness of Provision of Vessel Expense by 5 Calendar Days of vessel departure, General Account and Land Logistics Income Expenses in ECR by 5 Calendar Day of following month;
• Ensure variance between PVE and Actual not more than +/- 5% variance, else provide an explanation;
• Ensure vessel DA are filed to MSC Regional office on time;
• Identify and issue Supplementary Debit Note/Credit Notes for DA, if any;
• Attend to Principal's queries on Disbursement Accounts and liaise with Subagents to clear queries;
• Related tasks as assigned, including back-up for others during their absence.

Reporting and Deliverables to Management (unless stated otherwise)

• Provide weekly performance on Provision Vessel Expenses;
• Monthly reconcile on all Cost Control suspense account;
• Analysis & updates on cost performance.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Raise System (System Request Queue) to fix bugs on-time.

Team Management and Development

• Supervise, train and guide Cost Control Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of related voyage expenses accounting experience in a shipping industry;
• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting, Qualified ACCA Professional or equivalent;
• Good Singapore IFRS and basic tax knowledge;
• Minimum 2 years SAP system experience hands-on in end-to-end Voyage Expenses Accounting Process;
• MS Office:
• Intermediate MS Excel for intelligent data massaging skills
• Intermediate MS Word and MS Outlook
• Good business English for written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues;
• Good analytical skills and problem solver;
• Good time-management;
• Managing performance expectations and high quality deliverables;
• Able to meet deadlines, work under stress and adaptable to change.

OTHER INFORMATION

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediterranean Shipping Company South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd