Assistant Contracts Manager (Civil, East area)

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the Contracts Manager in administering construction contracts, reviewing main and subcontracts, and handling variation orders, claims and EOT submissions.

You will monitor costs, prepare progress claims and final accounts, manage subcontractors, liaise with clients and suppliers, and ensure compliance with contract terms.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contracts administration / quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience in main contractor or subcontractor environment will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, variation claims, EOT, progress claims and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects or deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Contracts Manager in the overall administration and management of construction contracts.
• Review and manage main contract and subcontract agreements, including contractual terms and conditions.
• Prepare, evaluate and submit variation orders, claims and extension of time (EOT) submissions.
• Monitor project costs, contract values, variations and potential commercial risks.
• Prepare and review progress claims, payment responses, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor contracts, including tender evaluation, negotiations, payment claims and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Monitor contractual deadlines, notices and submission requirements to ensure compliance with contract conditions.
• Assist in preparing contractual correspondence, reports and commercial documentation.
• Review project drawings, specifications and other contract documents to identify contractual and commercial implications.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, claims and other commercial issues.
• Maintain proper records of contracts, claims, variations, correspondence and supporting documents.
• Provide commercial advice and support to the Project Team on contractual matters.
• Assist with tendering and procurement activities when required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Deadline management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Contracts Manager

Reporting To Contracts Manager

Mon - Fri, 830 - 530

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Contracts Manager in the overall administration and management of construction contracts.
• Review and manage main contract and subcontract agreements, including contractual terms and conditions.
• Prepare, evaluate and submit variation orders, claims and extension of time (EOT) submissions.
• Monitor project costs, contract values, variations and potential commercial risks.
• Prepare and review progress claims, payment responses, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor contracts, including tender evaluation, negotiations, payment claims and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Monitor contractual deadlines, notices and submission requirements to ensure compliance with contract
  conditions.
• Assist in preparing contractual correspondence, reports and commercial documentation.
• Review project drawings, specifications and other contract documents to identify contractual and commercial
  implications.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, claims and other commercial issues.
• Maintain proper records of contracts, claims, variations, correspondence and supporting documents.
• Provide commercial advice and support to the Project Team on contractual matters.
• Assist with tendering and procurement activities when required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building or a related
  discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contracts administration / quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience in main contractor or subcontractor environment will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, variation claims, EOT, progress claims and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects or deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

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