Assistant Contracts Manager / Contracts Manager

Gammon Construction Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gammon Construction Limited in Singapore is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the project commercial team on complex construction programs. You will drive margins, cash flow and procurement, and ensure timely, accurate reporting to stakeholders.

You'll manage contract and tender documentation, advise on variations, and oversee risk management and final accounts while maintaining strong client and consultant relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Science required.
• Strong numeracy, contract & commercial acumen.
• Excellent team spirit and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversee the management of the project commercial team
• Achieve project margins and maintain a positive cash profile
• Provide accurate, transparent and on-time reporting
• Identify and recommend appropriate commercial strategy, awareness and delivery of opportunity, including variations and entitlements
• Ensure timely procurement and management of the supply chain (subcontractors/suppliers/consultant services)
• Oversee the management of contract and tender documentation
• Process final account settlements
• Involve in risk management and control
• Ensure timely financial reporting, forecast and highlight key project financial risk
• Maintain and foster good relationship with clients, consultants and partners

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Science

Job description

• Provide leadership and oversee the management of the project commercial team
• Achieve project margins and maintain a positive cash profile
• Provide accurate, transparent and on-time reporting
• Identify and recommend appropriate commercial strategy, awareness and delivery of opportunity, including variations and entitlements
• Ensure timely procurement and management of the supply chain (subcontractors/suppliers/consultant services)
• Oversee the management of contract and tender documentation
• Process final account settlements
• Involve in risk management and control
• Ensure timely financial reporting, forecast and highlight key project financial risk
• Maintain and foster good relationship with clients, consultants and partners

Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Science
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role in the construction industry
• Familiar with contract/construction law, including tender requirements, contract conditions, methods of contracting, value contract works and claims experience
• Candidates with M&E experience will have added advantage
• Meticulous, strong in numeracy and contract & commercial acumen
• Excellent team spirit, good interpersonal skills and a “can-do” attitude
• Strong business acumen with strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and dynamic environment

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