Contract Manager

About the role

SMITECH is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, commercial governance and contractual risk management for M&E construction projects in Singapore. This role will work closely with the project management team, QS/commercial team, consultants, clients, subcontractors and senior management to manage contract obligations, claims, variations, extensions of time, contractual correspondence, subcontract administration and final account matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and administer main contracts, subcontracts, procurement agreements and project commercial documentation for M&E construction works.

• Review contract terms, tender documents, specifications and conditions of contract to identify commercial, contractual and operational risks.

• Advise project teams and management on contractual obligations, notices, claims strategy, risk exposure and dispute avoidance.

• Prepare, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims submissions, variation claims, EOT claims, loss and expense claims and related substantiation.

• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams on progress claims, payment responses, variation orders, subcontractor claims, final accounts and cost impact assessments.

• Monitor project contract performance, deliverables, key milestones, contractual deadlines and compliance with client requirements.

• Support negotiation with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.

• Maintain proper contract records, claim files, correspondence logs, payment documentation and audit trails.

• Support tender review, contract negotiation and commercial risk assessment for new and ongoing projects.

• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, payment issues and project close-out matters in a practical and commercially sound manner.
  

  About you

  • Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Contract Management, Law or Civil Engineering.

  • More than eight (8) years of relevant contracts, commercial or quantity surveying experience, preferably in M&E construction, infrastructure, building services or large-scale construction projects.

  • Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims, final accounts and contractual correspondence.

  • Good understanding of M&E project delivery, site coordination challenges and commercial risks in construction projects.

  • Able to review contract clauses, identify risk areas and advise project teams on practical contractual actions.

  • Strong drafting skills for contractual letters, notices, claims narratives and supporting documentation.

  • Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and able to maintain organised contract records and claim substantiation.

  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced site environment while coordinating closely with project, commercial and management teams.

  • Prior experience in Singapore infrastructure, public sector, transport, utilities, commercial or industrial projects will be an advantage.