Commercial Manager (Construction)

chuan lim construction pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chuan Lim Construction Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Commercial & Cost Manager to lead budgeting, cost planning, and forecasting for large-scale projects.

You will monitor project costs, cash flow, and profitability; draft and manage contracts, variations and claims; oversee procurement and risk management; and collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 8–15 years of experience in construction/commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and financial management skills.
• Experience managing large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project budgeting, cost planning, and forecasting.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and profitability.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and ensure compliance.
• Handle contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Manage EOT and liquidated damages (LD) matters.
• Oversee procurement strategies and tendering processes.
• Evaluate and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor performance and payments.
• Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams; provide commercial guidance.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate claims; maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost management

Financial reporting

Value engineering

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial & Cost Management

• Lead project budgeting, cost planning, and forecasting
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and profitability
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives

2. Contract Administration

• Draft, review, and manage contracts (main contracts and subcontracts)
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Handle contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution
• Manage extension of time (EOT) and liquidated damages (LD) matters

3. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Oversee procurement strategies and tendering processes
• Evaluate and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Manage subcontractor performance and payments
• Ensure procurement aligns with project budgets and timelines

4. Risk Management

• Identify commercial and contractual risks
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial exposure
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies

5. Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Support project teams with commercial advice and guidance
• Participate in project meetings and negotiations

6. Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate claims
• Manage disputes in collaboration with legal teams
• Maintain proper documentation to support claims and variations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 8–15 years of experience in construction/commercial management
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial management skills
• Experience managing large-scale construction projects