Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Job Description

Take charge of high-value commercial outcomes for Singapore's most complex, large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract administration for major construction projects.

• Oversee all stages of contract administration for large-scale building and infrastructure projects.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements with clients, consultants, and project subcontractors.

• Lead claims management, including variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution (ADR/arbitration/litigation).

• Manage complex claims including variations, time extensions, and formal dispute resolution processes.

• Ensure compliance with FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore standard contract forms and regulations.

• Ensure full compliance with standard industry contract forms and all relevant regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with QS and cost teams on progress claims, cash flow, and cost control.

• Partner with cost teams to monitor progress claims, cash flow, and overall project profitability.

• Monitor variations, delays, and financial impacts to safeguard project profitability.

• Oversee bonds, guarantees, payment certifications, and retention processes.

• Supervise the issuance of bonds, payment certifications, and management of project retention funds.

• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate various commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead and oversee Quantity Surveyors in tendering, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and on-site commercial management.

• Lead the quantity surveying team in tendering, cost estimation, and commercial site management.

• Act as the key liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and legal teams.

Job Requirements

• You must possess a degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• You are required to have at least 10 years of experience in contract management on large-scale construction projects (SGD 500M+).

• You must have a deep understanding of FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore construction contracts.

• You must have a proven track record of successfully resolving complex commercial claims and project disputes.

• You should hold professional certifications such as MRICS, CIArb, PMP, or CIPS as these are highly preferred.

• You must demonstrate strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• You should have a track record of working on Singapore projects such as MRT, airport, high-rise, or infrastructure works.

• You must have an established network with local contractors, consultants, and industry stakeholders.

Job Details

• Location: Central Region

• Job type: Permanent

• Working hours: Standard full-time work schedule

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and professional qualifications.

• Standard full-time work schedule within a professional office and site environment.

• Permanent position with the company offering long-term stability and excellent career growth.

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