Contract Manager / Senior Contracts Manager

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to manage and administer construction contracts for a curtain wall / facade specialist project in Singapore.The Contract Manager will take ownership of the full contract lifecycle — from pre-contract tendering through to post-contract commercial close-out. This includes contract administration, cost management, QS functions, variation and claims management, and subcontractor commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and commercial aspects of main and subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret contract conditions, specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other contractual documents.
• Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, timelines and key contractual milestones.
• Manage variations, claims, extension of time (EOT) submissions and other contractual matters.
• Prepare, review and evaluate contractual correspondence, notices, claims and supporting documentation.
• Assess and negotiate subcontractor claims, variations, payment applications and contractual issues.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, variations and potential commercial exposures in coordination with the commercial/project team.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify contractual risks and advise the Project Director and senior management on potential impacts and mitigation measures.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual notices and maintain proper records of all contractual communications.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of tenders, subcontract packages and procurement documentation.
• Review subcontract terms and ensure alignment with the main contract requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support the preparation of final accounts, settlement of claims and project close-out.
• Maintain an organized contract administration system, including records of variations, claims, notices, correspondence and agreements.
• Work closely with planning and project teams on delay analysis, EOT claims and programme-related contractual matters.
• Coordinate with legal advisers where required on contractual disputes and contentious matters.
• Provide contractual guidance to project management and site teams.
• Perform other contract and commercial management duties assigned by the Project Director.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in construction contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, variations, claims and EOT matters.
• Experience with major building or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in managing and negotiating subcontractor claims, variations and payment matters.
• Knowledge of Singapore construction practices and relevant contractual requirements.
• Experience in delay analysis, programme-related claims and EOT assessment will be an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Mandarin.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to work independently and effectively with project, commercial, planning and technical teams.
  

Interested candidates please send an updated Resume / CV in Ms Word format to [email protected]