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Cost & Contract Specialist
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Cost & Contract Specialist
adecco careers4-6 Years
- Posted 11 hours ago
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Job Description
[Please note that we are only considering local candidates for this position.]
- Reports to: National Contracts Manager
- Working Time: Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Working Location: Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget & Cost Control
- Set up and maintain project budgets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Keep budgets aligned with project variations and scope changes.
- Prepare weekly labor/supplier cost forecasts and monthly cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor cost movements, issue POs, and coordinate with Finance to resolve allocation errors.
- Support monthly financial reviews and reporting.
Progress Claims & Retention
- Coordinate progress claims and ensure certification in line with contract terms and legislation.
- Reconcile claims with payment certificates and resolve discrepancies with PMs/CAs.
- Track retention and coordinate its release at practical completion and the defects liability period.
- Escalate unresolved retention issues when required.
Document Control & Reporting
- Maintain project/contract records, including variations, claims and correspondence, with proper version control.
- Distribute key documents to relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare reports on budgets, forecasts and claims performance.
- Identify cost discrepancies and support project/job closure.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree/qualification in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management or related fields.
- 4+ years of experience in job costing, cost administration, or commercial/finance support; construction or manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Strong financial literacy, analytical skills and interest in cost control/budget reporting.
- Knowledge of progress claims, certification and retention administration.
- Proficiency in Workbench or similar job costing/ERP systems, Powerfab, Payapps and MS Office, especially Excel.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, recurring deadlines and high-volume tasks.
- Strong communication skills to work with PMs, CAs, Finance and management.
- Able to work independently, prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Contact: E: [Confidential Information] | P: +84 856040058
