Construction Manager

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD. invites applications for a Civil/Contracts professional to assist the Managing Director with quotations, tenders, and contract administration.

The role involves preparing pre-tender documents, reviewing commercial terms with clients and sub-contractors, and supporting monthly progress payments. You will work with Project Managers to manage variations, claims, budgets and cash flow, while liaising with main contractors and QS teams to finalize accounts.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil/Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in civil works.
• Strong communication, negotiation and people management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Primavera and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and assist MD in responding to quotations from local and overseas clients.
• Coordinate preparation of pre-tender docs and respond to clarifications and amendments.
• Prepare contract documents and review commercial terms with clients & sub-contractors.
• Assist PMs in monthly progress payments and ensure successful payment claims.
• Attend site meetings with project staff as required.
• Assist PMs in preparation of variation orders and maintain change records.
• Liaise with Main Contractor and QS on claims and final accounts.
• Prepare budgets and cash flow projections with Directors, PMs and Financial Controller.
• Negotiate sub-contractor packages and prepare supplier letters.
• Analyse scope of work for contract administration with drawings interpretation.
• Monitor project cost and perform general financial administration.
• Report cost history for contract negotiation and budgeting.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

People management

Education

Diploma or higher in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise and assist Managing Director in responding to request for quotation from prospective clients both local and overseas
• Manage and coordinate preparation of pre-tender documentation and response to tender clarifications and amendments involved and attends tender meetings leading to award of tenders
• Prepare contract documents for control and implementation of contract administration and reviews commercial aspects of contract and agreement with clients & sub-contractors
• Assist the Project Managers in preparation of monthly progress payment and ensure successful claim of progress payment
• Attend site meetings with Project Staff as and when required
• Assist Project Managers in preparation of variation order and keep comprehensive record on work alteration and design amendment etc
• Liaise closely with Main Contractor and Client’s Q/S in regard to claims and negotiation of claims and finalisation of account
• Prepared budgets and cash flow projection in conjunction with Directors, Project Managers and Financial Controller
• Assist in negotiation of sub-contractors packages and preparation of sub-contractor or supplier agreement letters
• Analyse scope of work in project and contract for effective contract administration in conjunction with interpretation of architectural and shop drawings
• Liaise with Financial Controller and in conjunction with Project Managers control
• Monitor Project cost and prepare general financial administration
• Report example Cost history for contract negotiation and budget
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills/people management skills, good communication skills and negotiation
• Efficient, Good Analytical Skills and Able to work independently.
• Candidates with QS or Contracts background is advantageous.
• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• At Least 5 years of Experience in Civil Works.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Primavera and AutoCad.
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice.