LEIGHTON ASIA, established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialize in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group’s highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in Singapore.

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Job Duties

• Assist with creating procurement schedule based on project management programme and inputs from Construction and Planning departments; Seek approval from supervisor on the same
• Prepare sub-contract tender packages based on inputs from the Construction team; Seek approval from supervisor on the same
• Evaluate sub-contractors based on LA and project-specific guidelines; Prepare contract agreement and issue the same
• Monitor performance against sub-contract requirements and highlight any issues/concerns to the relevant project team(s) for corrective action
• Highlight deviations from sub-contract to supervisor; take corrective action as directed

Commercial planning & monitoring

• Analyse project revenues and direct/indirect costs against forecasts on an on-going basis
• Oversee accurate and timely entry of cost details into the project cost control system
• Prepare monthly progress reports and highlight deviations, if any, to supervisor; Take corrective action as directed
• Provide necessary support with respect to documentation, etc. to external audit teams

Cash flow management

• Coordinate with collections team for timely collection of payments from clients
• Coordinate with financial institutions for timely payment to suppliers and sub-contractors
• Create project cash flow reports periodically basis analysis of costs incurred across all cost centres; Share with supervisor for review
• Seek support from supervisor on deviations from forecasts; Take corrective action as directed

Client claims management

• Assist with preparation, submission and monitor monthly progress claims to the client
• Create detailed documentation to substantiate additional claims for any variations in scope of work, sequence of work, timelines, documentation requirements, etc. from the original contract
• Assist with preparation of timely notices to the client for additional claims; Provide necessary clarifications for any queries/concerns related to such notices issued
• Seek support from supervisor and assist with client negotiations/discussions, as and when required
• Supplier/sub-contractor management

 Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Total work experience: 12+ years
• Total relevant experience: 3-5 years of experience in contracting of projects of similar size/complexity
• Knowledge of construction industry
• Knowledge of legal aspects relevant to contracting
• Planning & time management skills

Interested parties, please apply with full resume stating present and expected salary in your application.  By submitting your personal data for recruitment purposes, Applicants understood and agreed that the Company may retain such personal data up to a period of two years for the recruitment of any suitable position within the Company.

Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.

For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our Leighton Company Website.