Contract Manager

FAR EAST FACADE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 489,000 - 733,000; Full time

Job summary

FAR EAST FACADE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. seeks a Contract Manager / Quantity Surveyor to oversee contract administration, commercial risk management, and QS functions on Singapore projects.

You will review main contracts, manage variations and EOT submissions, and liaise with clients, consultants, and main contractors on site. The role requires 5–8 years of contract management or QS experience in construction, familiarity with Singapore standard forms (SIA, PSSCOC), and strong Excel/Project skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or related discipline.
• Professional membership (e.g., SISV, RICS) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of contract management and/or QS experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Review, administer, and manage main contract and subcontract agreements.
• Manage all contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with contract terms, conditions, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and manage variations, loss & expense claims, and Extension of Time submissions.
• Track and enforce contractual milestones and obligations.
• Monitor and guide QS in performing quantity take-offs; prepare interim payment claims and valuations.
• Prepare and submit BOQ for tender submissions and budgeting.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and conduct commercial negotiations.
• Manage measurement, valuation, and agreement of interim and final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project teams.
• Attend site meetings; liaise with contractors, clients, and consultants.
• Identify, manage, mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiation processes.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports for management review.
• Maintain contract documentation and records.
• Support internal audits, reviews, and process improvements.

Skills

Contract management

Quantity Surveying

Variation management

EOT & claims

MS Office

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

MS Project

Job description

1. Key Responsibilities

The Contract Manager will be accountable for the following key areas:

1.1 Contract Administration

Review, administer, and manage main contract and subcontract agreements

Manage all contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation

Ensure full compliance with contract terms, conditions, and statutory requirements

Prepare and manage variations, loss & expense claims, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions

Track and enforce contractual milestones and obligations

12 Quantity Surveying (QS) Functions

Monitor and guide the QS in performing quantity take-offs and Prepare and submit interim payment claims and progress valuations

Monitor and guide the QS in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for tender submissions and internal budgeting

Monitor and guide the QS in evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations and conducting commercial negotiation

Monitor and guide the QS in managing measurement, valuation, and agreement of interim and final accounts

1.3 Project Commercial Support

Provide commercial advice and support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle

Attend site and project meetings; liaise with main contractors, clients, and consultants

Identify, manage, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks

Support dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiation processes

1.4 Documentation & Reporting

Prepare monthly commercial reports for management review

Maintain proper and systematic contract documentation and records

Support internal audits, reviews, and process improvements

2. Requirements

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

2.1 Education & Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or related discipline

Professional membership (e.g., SISV, RICS) is an advantage

2.2 Experience

Minimum 5–8 yearsof contract management and/or QS experience in the construction industry

Preferred:Experience in curtain wall / facade specialist contracting

Also Acceptable:Experience with main contractors in general building construction

Experience in the Singapore construction industryis required; familiarity with local practices, regulations, and market rates

2.3 Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Singapore standard forms of contract (SIA Conditions, PSSCOC, etc.)

Proficient in contract administration, variation management, EOT, and claims processes

Solid QS skills: measurement, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and valuation

Familiarity with facade materials, systems, and installation sequences (preferred)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project)

2.4 Soft Skills

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Meticulous and detail-oriented with strong analytical capability

Proactive, hands-on, and a collaborative team player