Contracts Manager

Annexion Partners; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 285,000 - 476,000; Full time

Job summary

Annexion Partners Pte Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to review, interpret, and administer contract documents for large-scale projects. You will safeguard the company’s interests through contract lifecycle, manage variations and claims, and support commercial negotiations.

The role requires 5+ years’ relevant experience in a main contractor environment, strong knowledge of standard forms, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Project Management or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Contract/Commercial Department within Main Contractor companies.
• Proven experience in Contract negotiation, Contract administration, Variation orders and claims management.
• Preferably with experience in A1 Main Contractor projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and standard forms.
• Familiar with contract-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Independent and proactive.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting ability.
• Good team player.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer contract documents, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, applicable regulations, and company policies.
• Identify contractual risks, obligations, rights, and commercial exposures while safeguarding the company’s interests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate variation claims, progress claims, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, and counterclaims.
• Establish and maintain effective variation control, contract documentation, and record-keeping systems.
• Advise Project Managers and site teams on contractual matters, claims, disputes, additional payments, breaches, and EOT issues.
• Support dispute avoidance, resolution strategies, and commercial negotiations in accordance with contract provisions.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth contract implementation.
• Train, supervise, and guide junior contract staff in contract administration, claims management, and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Variation orders

Claims management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

We are working with aleading M&E contractor delivering large-scale commercial, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, data centre and mixed-use construction projects in Singapore in their search for a Contract Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer contract documents, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, applicable regulations, and company policies.
• Identify contractual risks, obligations, rights, and commercial exposures while safeguarding the company’s interests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate variation claims, progress claims, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, and counterclaims.
• Establish and maintain effective variation control, contract documentation, and record-keeping systems.
• Advise Project Managers and site teams on contractual matters, claims, disputes, additional payments, breaches, and EOT issues.
• Support dispute avoidance, resolution strategies, and commercial negotiations in accordance with contract provisions.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth contract implementation.
• Train, supervise, and guide junior contract staff in contract administration, claims management, and commercial negotiations.

Key qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Construction Management Or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Contract/Commercial Department within Main Contractor companies.
• Proven experience in Contract negotiation, Contract administration, Variation orders and claims management.
• Preferably with experience in A1 Main Contractor projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and standard forms.
• Familiar with contract-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Independent and proactive.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting ability.
• Good team player.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.