Head - Cost & Contracts

IOI Properties (Singapore) Pte Ltd 

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Governance

• Lead the Cost & Contracts department, setting strategies, policies, and systems (e-tendering, document control, benchmarking).
• Ensure full compliance with Delegation of Authority, governance, and audit requirements.
• Establish best practices in claims management, variation/change control, and dispute resolution.

Procurement & Tendering

• Define procurement strategies including packaging, tender models, and contract forms.
• Oversee the tender lifecycle: prequalification, bid issuance, evaluation, negotiation, award, and onboarding.
• Drive responsible procurement standards (ESG, safety, sustainability, local content).

Cost Planning & Pre-Contract Controls

• Manage cost planning from feasibility to contract sum, including cash-flow forecasts, escalation indices, and contingencies.
• Enforce design-to-budget discipline through value engineering exercises with consultants.
• Approve tender documentation (BoQs, specifications, drawings, contract conditions).

Post-Contract Administration

• Administer SIA, REDAS, and bespoke contracts, including payments, EOT/LD assessments, variations, and final accounts.
• Co-lead change control processes, ensuring timely approval and reporting of variations.
• Maintain robust audit trails and documentation.

Risk & Reporting

• Maintain a commercial cost risk register and mitigation strategies.
• Deliver monthly dashboards on cost status, contingency, claims, and settlements.
• Conduct stage-gate reviews at key project milestones.

People & Stakeholder Management

• Build and mentor a high-performing team (QS, Contracts Managers, Document Controllers).
• Partner with internal teams (Design, Development, Finance, Legal, Operations) to align cost strategies.
• Manage supplier and contractor performance reviews and long-term vendor relationships.

Requirements:

• At least a Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in cost & contracts/commercial management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role for large-scale Singapore developments (developer experience required).
• RICS, SISV, or equivalent preferred; training in contract/claims management advantageous.
• Mastery of cost & contracts lifecycle (feasibility, procurement, claims, final accounts).
• Strong commercial negotiation and procurement strategy skills.
• Advanced financial acumen and analytics.
• Effective stakeholder management at senior levels.
• High integrity, resilience, and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

We are recruiting for APAC Logistics Fund in modern industrial and logistics real estate in key cities in Asia Pacific.

Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, you will have the opportunity to work in a lean environment where you will be involved in the full cycle of investment and asset management such as site acquisition, underwriting and due diligence, asset management and divestment.

Your main responsibilities will include deal origination, business case proposal, deal execution and supporting the asset and fund management team.

You will be sourcing and evaluating of new business cases which includes but not limited to Green/brown field acquisition or development, Divestment, Asset Enhancement, Joint Venture opportunities, research and understand and penetrate new markets or product type. You will prepare and underwrite business case upon understanding of market and real estate parameters of the deal, building financial models and providing relevant supporting information to justify the case. Deal structuring will include other aspects like JV formation, banks, tax, finance and treasury. This will also include negotiation and overseeing due diligence. You will also recommend parameters in investments to manage risks and generate acceptable rate of return. You will work on crafting teasers, investment papers for approval to stakeholders.

Requirements :

You possess a Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Finance or Business or related field from a recognised tertiary provider and have at least 8 years of solid experience in related investment scope such as capital budgeting and related analysis i.e., IRR, NPV, DCF, Yields. Deal experience/track record are essential for this role as they are looking to scale up with exciting growth ambitions.

You possess solid understanding of financial investment evaluation and capital decision making in the Industrial or logistics real estate industry. You are commercially sound with knowledge of Asia real estate market including properties, rents, cost structures etc. You are highly numerical with advanced financial modelling skillsets.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will also be held in high regards.

AVP (Hospitality)

This senior Operator/Owner role in hospitality requires a strategic and operational hospitality professional with over a decade of experience to manage and drive growth across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The position reports to the VP and involves both hands-on operational management and strategic commercial decision-making to enhance profitability and asset value. 

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with the company's growth trajectory: 

• Hotel Operations & Pre-openings: Drive performance and maintain brand standards across all properties, including leading the operational readiness and stabilization of new hotel ventures in APAC.
• Asset Management & Real Estate Investments: Protect and enhance asset value through strategic capital investments, performance monitoring (GOP, RevPAR), and informed real estate decisions.
• Feasibility Analysis & Negotiations: Conduct comprehensive market analyses to identify growth opportunities, evaluate project feasibility, and negotiate vendor and supplier contracts effectively.
• Revenue Management & Commercial Strategies: Partner with commercial teams to align sales, marketing, and pricing strategies, ensuring optimal occupancy, rate integrity, and maximized revenue streams.
• Food & Beverage Concepts, Retail, and Spa Operations: Oversee all ancillary services, driving innovation in F&B concepts and retail/spa operations to enhance the guest experience and profitability.
• Procurement & Cost Control: Implement efficient procurement processes and manage budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Leadership & Team Management: Inspire and mentor property-level and regional teams, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across a diverse workforce. 

Requirements

• Experience: More than 10 years of in-depth experience in hotel operations and driving commercial strategies, preferably with multi-property or regional management exposure.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail in the hospitality industry, ensuring high standards are consistently met across all areas of operation.
• Leadership & Commercial Awareness: Strong leadership abilities, commercial acumen, and the capacity to translate strategic vision into actionable initiatives.
• APAC Expertise: A deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer trends, and regulatory landscapes within key Asia Pacific countries.
• Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and lead large-scale projects effectively.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field is typically required.
• Travel: Flexibility to travel frequently across the APAC region to support hotel teams and meet with partners.