Contract & Commercial Lead - Construction

DADACONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DADACONSULTANTS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contracts, QS activities, and commercial management on Singapore projects.

The role includes reviewing main and subcontract agreements, managing variations and claims, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations. Responsibilities extend to advising project teams, conducting site meetings with stakeholders, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with SISV, RICS, or an equivalent professional body is an advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in contract management and/or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Experience in the Singapore construction industry with knowledge of local practices, regulations, and market rates.
• Experience with curtain wall or façade specialist contractors is preferred.
• Candidates with experience with main contractors in general building construction will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review, administer, and manage main contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and manage variation, loss and expense claims, and EOT submissions.
• Monitor and enforce contractual milestones, deliverables, and obligations.
• Oversee quantity take-offs and BOQs for tender submissions and budgeting.
• Review interim payment claims and progress valuations.
• Lead commercial negotiations where required.
• Oversee measurement, valuation, and agreement of interim and final accounts.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project teams.
• Attend site and project meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and maintain contract documentation.
• Support internal audits, commercial reviews, and process improvements.

Skills

Contract management

Quantity surveying

Commercial negotiations

Risk assessment

Reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction-related degree or equivalent

Professional membership SISV/RICS (advantage)

Job description

DADACONSULTANTS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contracts, QS activities, and commercial management on Singapore projects.

The role includes reviewing main and subcontract agreements, managing variations and claims, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations. Responsibilities extend to advising project teams, conducting site meetings with stakeholders, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.