Operations Executive

Job Overview:

Bureau Veritas Singapore is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Operations Manager to join our Building & Infrastructure team. In this role, you will support key project operations by managing financial processes, workflows and contract administration. You’ll work closely with internal teams to manage budgets, POs, and vendor coordination. Ideal for candidates with a background in finance, accounting, business, or quantity surveying/ construction project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project operations through financial tracking, P&L management, and cost control.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements for engineering and construction projects.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract compliance and subcontractor performance.
• Manage project budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Advise finance on invoices and payments.
• Prepare and review bidding and tender proposals.
• Conduct site inspections and resolve contract-related issues as and when required.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Contract Management function within the larger BV Building & Infrastructure team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or any related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in business operations, finance or contract management – ideally within the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong experience in financial operations including P&L, budget management, PR/PO invoice processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with confidence in working with financial and project data.
• Understanding of quantity surveying practices (e.g., cost estimation, variations, contract valuation) is advantageous.
• Experience with contract management software is a plus.