Senior Cost Manager (Life Sciences / Pharma)

Location: Singapore, SG; hybrid

Company

hirify.global provides cost management and project advisory services for major client developments, supporting trusted relationships and business strategy through experienced multidisciplinary teams.

What you will do

• Manage tender and bid processes from documentation through analysis and reporting, ensuring client value for money.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, valuations, cost reports, and final accounts for key client developments.
• Manage project cost changes by identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing change forms with stakeholders.
• Support construction dispute, loss and expense claim settlement with transparent cost documentation.
• Communicate variations and cost information clearly to project teams and support timely decision-making.
• Mentor employees and foster performance and professional growth.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cost management, including understanding of MEP and experience with life sciences or pharma projects.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management, budget control, cost planning, and preparing and initiating change forms with project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of alternative construction materials.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership.
• Degree or comparable experience in project management or a construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage personal priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through openness and shared purpose.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment in a hybrid work format.
• Work with experienced, culturally diverse, and supportive teams.
• Mentorship and support from industry leaders, with tools for professional growth and career progression.
• Opportunity to take responsibility, contribute to business strategy, and manage priorities independently.
• Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.