Assistant Contracts Manager

CES_SDC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CES_SDC PTE. LTD. is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to support project teams in Singapore. The role involves advising on cost and contract issues, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining project variation controls.

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in relevant fields and a minimum of 10 years of experience with main contractors, especially in MRT projects. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential, as well as dependability and the ability to manage tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with a main contractor, preferably in MRT Projects.
• Strong organization skills alongside an ability to handle tight deadlines.
• Dependable with a result-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise the project team on cost and contractual issues.
• Establish and maintain the project variation control system.
• Review evaluation of variation order requests and claims.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveyor, Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Scopes:

• Support and advise the project team on cost and contractual issues for main contract and subcontracts
• Liaise with Project Team members to ensure commitments and milestones of subcontracts are achieved and adhered to
• Analyses all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain the project variation control system and managing negotiations in line with contract requirements.
• Preparation of Monthly Progress Claim with details supporting documents to Clients (LTA)
• Maintaining detailed records of contracts, amendments, and correspondence to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the contract lifecycle
• Handling any Subcontract related issues that arise during the project lifecycle and negotiating fair settlements when disputes occur.
• Review evaluation of variation order request, variation orders, defending claims and providing contractual advice to site team
• Preparation of VO submissions & closeout all documents for Final Accounts upstream and downstream, including warranties

Requirements (Qualification & Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveyor, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Min 10 years of experience with main contractor, preferably in MRT Projects
• Sound Knowledge in Contract Negotiation and Administration
• Strong organization skills including attention to detail and methodical approach to work
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dependability with a strong sense of urgency and result oriented
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Willing to work in the East