Cost & Procurement Director

Location: Tokyo, Japan (On-site) • Employment type: Full-time • Seniority: DirectorAbout the roleLead cost, contracts, and procurement for our Hokkaido project. You’ll build a robust tendering and cost-control framework and partner with design, construction, and finance to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and implement cost, contract, and tendering management systems and procedures for the Hokkaido project, ensuring standardized operation of the cost & contract platform.Participate in business planning; prepare company/phase cost plans and tender plans and drive/monitor execution.Stay current with Japanese industry norms and unit rates; organize market research on construction material price trends; rigorously perform cost control.Participate in major design changes, construction method reviews, and project completion/acceptance.Guide preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and final accounts to ensure achievement of cost targets.Review (within approval authority) progress/material payment applications; ensure commercial rationality through contract drafting and execution.Prepare stage funding plans and cash-flow projections.Direct the tendering and procurement processes for construction projects; review tender documentation and construction contract agreements.QualificationsBachelor’s degree or above from an accredited university.Senior-level background with 10+ years’ leadership experience in cost/procurement within construction/real estate.Strong knowledge of Japan’s supply chain, procurement practices, and industry norms; proven experience running competitive tendering and contract management.Experience collaborating with Japanese general contractors/trading houses (e.g., Mitsui, Mitsubishi, etc.) is a plus.Language: Business-level Japanese and Mandarin required; English is a plus.Work authorization in Japan (or eligibility to obtain) and willingness to travel to Hokkaido as needed.How to applyApply via LinkedIn Easy Apply or email your CV to [houqiannan.jt@forte.com.cn] with subject: “Cost & Procurement Director (Japan)”.