ASSISTANT MANAGER, CONTRACTS

Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee various contractual documents and manage tendering processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Building or Quantity Surveying and significant experience in contract management within the construction industry. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal standards, maintaining records, and monitoring contract performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a managerial position handling contractual issues.
• Familiarity with standard contract forms (e.g., NEC, NEC4) is an advantage.
• Experience in dealing with delay claims is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting various contractual documents.
• Support the Contract Manager in tendering processes and bid evaluations.
• Track key contractual obligations, deliverables, timelines, and milestones.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Assessment

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Building/ Quantity Surveying

Job description

Your Role

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting various contractual documents, including subcontracts, consultancy agreements, purchase orders, and client contracts

• Support the Contract Manager in tendering processes, bid evaluations, and negotiation with vendors or subcontractors.

• Maintain accurate and organized records of all contracts, correspondence, and contract-related documentation.

• Track key contractual obligations, deliverables, timelines, and milestones.

• Ensure all contract documentation is in compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.

• Coordinate with internal departments (commercial, procurement, engineering) for contract inputs and clarifications.

• Assist in the preparation of claims, change orders, variations, and extensions of time (EOT).

• Monitor contract performance and identify any potential exposure to risks and recommend the solutions

• Attend project meetings and support in resolving contractual disputes or concerns.

• Stay up to date with industry regulations and legal requirements affecting contracts and procurement.

The Requirements

• Degree in Building/ Quantity Surveying

• At least 5 years’ relevant working experience in a managerial position handling contractual issues in the construction industry

• Familiarity with standard contract forms (e.g., NEC, NEC4, etc.) will be added advantage

• Independent, proactive, resourceful, results-oriented and with a good eye for details.

• Experience in dealing with delay claims will be added advantage.