Asst. Contract Manager/ Contract Manager

CHINA CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Branch Office Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead contract administration and tender estimation processes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in civil or structural engineering. Responsibilities include managing contracts, resolving disputes, and advising on risk management. This role requires effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in contract/commercial duty.
• 5 years of Senior Quantity Surveyor experience.
• 2 years of LTA or similar infrastructure project site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare tender estimation and contract administration.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for contracts.
• Manage disputes related to contracts.

Skills

Teamwork

Contract management

Negotiation

Commercial advisory

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare tender estimation. Prepare/check quantity taking-off, summarize quantities for each job sequence.
• Source suppliers & sub-contractors. Evaluate quotations. Ensure contractual compliance of tender submission.
• Perform full spectrum of contracts administration including quotation, costing, tenders and contract documentation.
• Pre-contract works including studying tender documents and drawings.
• Negotiate terms & conditions for contracts with the Clients, sub-contractors, etc.
• Prepare project cashflow, cost loading during tender stage.
• Draft contracts/ agreements.
• Handle all disputes arises on issues related to contracts from clients / consultants / sub-cons/ partners.
• Support the project team on planning, scheduling and co-ordination of various projects; monitor project cost and cashflow.
• Negotiate for contractual variation, settlement of claims, progress payments and finalizing project accounts.
• Provides contractual advisory from the commercial perspective to the project through all stages: construction, subcontracting, completion and hand-over.
• Provides support to the Quantity Surveyor team in the project, monitoring, reporting, planning and coordinating all aspects of their work.
• Proactively engages in continuous improvement and review of existing processes, systems and policies that may support the project’s contract management and administration.
• Advises on all contractual correspondence related to the project, considering commercial impact
• Identify, assess and manage / advise on contractual risk
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in written notices eg. extension-of-time (EOT) , change order, etc.
• (Is required to work both in Corporate office and/or at project sites.)

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor's degree in civil/Structural Engineering, Building/ Quantity Surveying.
• Able to work in a team and support the tender /projects in contract administration and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of contract management processes, including negotiation, administration, and dispute resolution.
• Possesses knowledge in construction/contract law & different standard forms of contracts.
• Possesses leadership skills to manage internal and external stakeholders, thinks strategically and critically, exercising judgement after consideration for all aspects.
• At least 8 years relevant experience in contract/commercial duty.
• With 5 years Senior Quantity Surveyor work experience.
• 2 years LTA or similar infrastructure project site experience.
• Participated in the winning bid project is an advantage.