Assistant Contracts Manager (QS) | Construction

THE INCEPTION RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inception Recruitment Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and oversee end-to-end commercial, tendering and contract administration on projects in Singapore.

You will mentor junior staff, optimize workflows, and interpret contract clauses to advise on cost, risk and extensions. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple high-priority deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead & mentor a team of QS to ensure high-quality output.
• Review existing commercial workflows and implement best practices to improve efficiency.
• Oversee main contract and sub-contract administration from project start to final account closure.
• Interpret contract clauses to advise stakeholders on cost, contractual issues and risk mitigation.
• Manage sub-contract payments, Variation Orders (VOs), Extension of Time (EOT) claims, etc.
• Oversee the entire tendering process to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

Skills

Team leadership

Tender management

Contract administration

Cost control

Education

Diploma in QS

Job description

Assistant Contracts Manager

Salary: Up to $8,000
Work Schedule: 5-Day Work Week

Job Summary

Assist the Contracts Manager in leading a team of Quantity Surveyors (QS) and managing the end-to-end commercial, tendering, and contract administration processes to safeguard the company’s contractual rights and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead & Mentor: Manage a team of QS, providing daily guidance and technical support to ensure high-quality output.

• Workflow Optimization: Review existing commercial workflows and implement best practices to improve efficiency.

Contract Administration & Commercial Management

• Contract Oversight: Oversee main contract and sub-contract administration from project commencement to final account closure.

• Advisory Support: Interpret contract clauses to advise project stakeholders on cost, contractual issues, and risk mitigation.

• Financial Claims: Manage sub-contract payments, Variation Orders (VOs), Extension of Time (EOT) claims, etc.

Tender Management

• Tender Leadership: Oversee the entire tendering process to ensure competitive, accurate, and timely submissions for upcoming projects.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Significant experience in local construction contracts and tender management.
• Natural leadership ability with a desire to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple high-priority deadlines.