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Deron Low

Deron Low

Cost Manager

Summary

Experienced Cost Manager with nine years of experience overseeing a wide range of projects, including new building works, additions & alterations across data centres, industrial facilities, commercial spaces, retail outlets, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure projects.


Having the opportunity to collaborate with developers, consultants, and contractors has significantly enhanced understanding of the inner workings of the construction industry. Manages comprehensive pre-contract services (bill of quantity preparation, preliminary/detailed cost planning, pre-tender estimation, tender document management, procurement processes, value engineering, and contract negotiation). Additionally, handles post-contract responsibilities (change control, variation order assessment, progress claim evaluation/recommendation, and final account management).


Demonstrates effective leadership and excels in stakeholder management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend Pte Limited
08.2022 - Current

Experienced cost manager specializing in cost management, comprehensive contract administration, negotiation, and strategic procurement. Expert in providing accurate and efficient solutions for construction projects, with a focus on leading projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management, and meticulous budgeting to optimize project outcomes


Real estate

High Tech

  • Keppel Data Centres, Project Triton Floating Data Centre, Singapore
  • Princeton Digital Group, JH1 Greenfield Data Centre at Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
  • Princeton Digital Group, Project Gamma SG1, Singapore
  • Memphis 1 Pte Ltd (Keppel), Geras 3, Singapore


Industry and Manufacturing

  • Singapore Post Limited, Regional Eloghub Block A, Singapore
  • DB Schenker, RedLion2 (Greenfield) 4-Storey Warehouse, Singapore


Corporate Occupier

  • DBS Bank, Perennial Business City, Toh Guan, Singapore
  • DBS Bank, New Cafeteria at Level 2 of Marina Bay Financial Center Tower 3, Singapore
  • Citibank, ATM replacement programme (Pilot ATM), Singapore
  • Citibank, Main ATM Housing Upgrading Works, Singapore
  • Shell Bukom, Masterplan Implementation Programme Management and Cost Management, Singapore
  • Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd, East Gate Jetty Terminal, Singapore


Health

  • Redevelopment of Bright Vision Community Hospital




Quantity Surveyor

Northcroft Lim Consultants Pte Ltd
12.2020 - 08.2022

Quantity Surveyor, encompasses detailed cost estimation, preparation of bills of quantities and tender documents, contract negotiation with contractors, monitoring project expenses, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize project specifications within budgetary constraints while ensuring compliance with industry standards.


High Tech

  • Princeton Digital Group, JC2 Greenfield Data Centre at Cikarang Barat, Indonesia
  • Singapore Telecommunications Limited, Old Choa Chu Kang Road, Singapore
  • Singapore Telecommunications Limited, Data Centre West at 8 Yung Ho Road, Singapore
  • ST Telemedia, STT MediaHub, Singapore


Corporate Occupier

  • Metro Holdings Pte Ltd, Asia Green, 7 & 9 Tampines Grande, Singapore
  • Verizon, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore


Health

  • Institute of Mental Health, Buangkok View, Singapore


Sports, Hotels and Leisure

  • Laguna Hotel Holdings Pte Ltd, Laguna Golf Green, Singapore






Project Quantity Surveyor

Falcon Incorporation Pte Ltd
02.2019 - 11.2020

Project Quantity Surveyor, managing bills of quantities, tender documents, budgeting, material procurement, negotiate contracts with subcontractors, monitor project expenses, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are meticulously met within specified budgetary constraints and in accordance with industry regulations.


Sports, Hotels and Leisure

  • Hoi An South Development, New World Condotel (476 units), Hoi An, Vietnam

Quantity Surveyor

Falcon Incorporation Pte Ltd
04.2018 - 01.2019

Quantity Surveyor, managing bills of quantities, tender documents, budgeting, material procurement, negotiate contracts with subcontractors, monitor project expenses, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are meticulously met within specified budgetary constraints and in accordance with industry regulations.


Sports, Hotels and Leisure

  • Waterfront Integrated Resort, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Sheraton Saigon, Vietnam
  • The Hamptons, Ho Tram, Vietnam
  • Pan Pacific, Vietnam
  • Park Hyatt, Island Resort at Rah Falhu Huraa, Maldives
  • Hilton, Mandalay, Myanmar
  • Banyan Tree Hill Villas, Viet Nam





Senior Quantity Surveyor

ONG Brothers Scaffolding & Engineering Pte Ltd
05.2016 - 03.2018

Senior Quantity Surveyor, leading and overseeing all aspects of cost management for construction projects.


Power

  • SP Group, Construction of East-West Transmission Cable Tunnel EW2 (Dunearn and Rangoon) - Substation, Singapore


Others

  • Managing various scaffold projects across multiple locations island-wide in Singapore

Quantity Surveyor

Design Delta Pte Ltd
05.2015 - 05.2016

Quantity Surveyor, managing bills of quantities, quotations, and collaborate closely with project team to ensure timely project deliverables.


Retail

  • CeLaVi Club Lounge and Restaurant at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
  • Bakerzin at Sakae Building, Tai Seng Street, Singapore
  • Agnes B new outlet fit-out at Ngee Ann City, CKTangs, Isetan Scotts, Singapore
  • Bapestore new outlet fit-out at Mandarin Gallery, Singapore
  • H&M Hennes&Mauritz, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore
  • Watson, Singapore
  • Action City, Takashimaya, Singapore
  • Charles & Keith, Island-wide Singapore
  • Pedro, Island-wide Singapore
  • Diesel, Paragon, Singapore
  • Feder Sport, Penisula Plaza, Singapore
  • Clarks, Paragon, Singapore
  • Guess, Singapore
  • GAP, Singapore
  • Lacoste, Singapore
  • LiHong Jade, Raffles City, Singapore
  • Chocolate, Bugis, Singapore









Quantity Surveyor Intern

KPK Quantity Surveyors
01.2014 - 03.2014

Quantity Surveyor Intern, assisting senior QS for payment valuation, measurement and calculation, prepare bills of quantities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Heriot Watt University Edinburgh (UK)
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Kolej Laila Taib
04.2001 -

Skills

    Cost estimating and benchmarking

    Budget analysis

    Contract Negotiation

    Risk Assessment

    Value Engineering

    Procurement Management

    Change Management

    Stakeholder Management

    Financial Analysis

    Communication Skills

    Analytical Thinking

    Team Leadership

Grade

Cost Manager

Regionalexperience

  • Singapore, 7
  • Vietnam, 2

Software

Microsoft Office

Buildsoft

PlanSwift

CADMeasure

CostX

Hive

Apex

Aconnex

Autodesk

Ariba

Certification

Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying

Timeline

Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend Pte Limited
08.2022 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Northcroft Lim Consultants Pte Ltd
12.2020 - 08.2022

Project Quantity Surveyor

Falcon Incorporation Pte Ltd
02.2019 - 11.2020

Quantity Surveyor

Falcon Incorporation Pte Ltd
04.2018 - 01.2019

Senior Quantity Surveyor

ONG Brothers Scaffolding & Engineering Pte Ltd
05.2016 - 03.2018

Quantity Surveyor

Design Delta Pte Ltd
05.2015 - 05.2016

Quantity Surveyor Intern

KPK Quantity Surveyors
01.2014 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Heriot Watt University Edinburgh (UK)
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Kolej Laila Taib
04.2001 -
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