Assistant Contracts Manager

Tiong Seng Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a team and oversee commercial operations. Responsibilities include contract administration, budgeting, and project management. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least 10 years of experience with Main Contractors. Strong negotiation and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with Main Contractors.
• Proficient with contractual practices and standard forms like REDAS, SIA, and PSSCOC.
• Strong leadership and digital mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team on commercial operational matters.
• Evaluate, negotiate costs for procurement and make recommendations.
• Administer contracts and handle contractual issues.
• Evaluate and certify contract progress and claims.
• Manage project cash flow, budgeting, and cost control.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Manage and lead a team on commercial operational matters as follows:
• Evaluation, value engineering, negotiation of cost/scope for procurement and make recommendation for award
• Contract administration including render contractual advice, handling and resolution of contractual issues, if any
• Evaluation and certification of Main Contract /Sub Contract progress and variation claims, payments including settlement of final accounts
• Project cash flow, budgeting and cost control
• Liaise with Project Team/s and Client/ Consultants and Subcontractors/Suppliers

Requirement

• Recognized Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or any other related discipline
• Proficient with industry’s contractual practices and various standard forms of contracts such as REDAS,SIA & PSSCOC
• At least 10 years of working experience with a Main Contractor and experience in residential, commercial and/or Institution projects is preferred.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for Manager position
• Possess good written, communication, negotiation, interpersonal and leadership qualities
• Articulate and possess a digital mindset