Assistant Contracts Manager

kingsford property development pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Contracts Manager at kingsford property development pte. ltd. supports the Contracts Manager in contractual, commercial and procurement management for development projects.

The role covers tendering, contract administration, variation and claims assessment, payment certification, cost monitoring and contract close-out. Responsibilities include preparing and administering main contracts, coordinating tendering and procurement, evaluating quotations and variations, handling EOT and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contracts, quantity surveying or commercial management in construction/property development.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, tendering, procurement, variations, claims and payment administration.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, review and administration of main contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements and related documents.
• Manage tendering and procurement activities, including tender documentation, evaluation and commercial comparisons.
• Review and assess quotations, variations, claims and payment submissions.
• Assist in evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT), loss and expense and other contractual claims.
• Monitor project costs, variations, commitments and budgets.
• Prepare contract registers, variation registers, claims records and other commercial documentation.
• Assist in contract negotiations and resolution of contractual/commercial issues.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Procurement and Finance teams.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, commercial reports and management recommendations.
• Assist with final accounts, contract close-out and settlement of outstanding contractual matters.
• Identify potential contractual and commercial risks and highlight them to the Contracts Manager.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with the Company's procurement and contract management procedures.

Skills

Strong commercial negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication and documentation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Contracts Manager is responsible for supporting the Contracts Manager in the contractual, commercial and procurement management of the Company's development projects. The role involves tendering, contract administration, variation and claims assessment, payment certification, cost monitoring and contract close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review and administration of main contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements and related contractual documents.
• Manage and coordinate tendering and procurement activities, including tender documentation, evaluation and commercial comparisons.
• Review and assess contractor and subcontractor quotations, variations, claims and payment submissions.
• Assist in the evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT), loss and expense and other contractual claims.
• Monitor project costs, variations, commitments and potential commercial exposure against approved budgets.
• Prepare and maintain contract registers, variation registers, claims records and other commercial documentation.
• Assist the Contracts Manager in contract negotiations and resolution of contractual/commercial issues.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Procurement and Finance teams.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, commercial reports and management recommendations.
• Assist with final accounts, contract close-out and settlement of outstanding contractual matters.
• Identify potential contractual and commercial risks and highlight them to the Contracts Manager.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with the Company's procurement and contract management procedures.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contracts, quantity surveying or commercial management within the construction/property development industry.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, tendering, procurement, variations, claims and payment administration.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.