Contract Manager

STL DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveying lead to oversee contract management and lead a team. This role involves supporting the Director in project-related matters, ensuring compliance, and managing key contractual responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field, over 10 years of experience in the construction sector, and strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract law and standard building contracts.
• Good personal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Quantity Surveyors and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Oversee tender preparation and contract administration duties.
• Assist Director in project department matters and manage contractual disputes.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract Management

Construction Knowledge

Education

Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Set up contracts section and develop team members.

Assist the Director in all matters relating to the project department.

Lead a team of Quantity surveyors and ensure that all contractual issues are fully understood and complied with at existing/new projects. Coach and supervise the QS in the project department.

Lead the project department through all stages and responsible for the administration of sub-contract and main contract including variation Order (VO) and settlement of final accounts.

Oversee and discharge Contracts Management duties such as tender preparation, preparation of costing and Pre-Contract administration. Evaluating and providing recommendations for tenders, and awarding construction and procurement contracts.

Check the submissions by quantity surveyor, external consultants on contract administration matters, such as assessing contractors' claims for progress claim, variation works, extension of time, cash flow report, final account and handling of contractual disputes.

Verify all contractual correspondences related to the project.

Work in conjunction with project management team to ensure compliance.

Any other duties assigned by the Director, Operations Department.

Requirements

Degree in Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, Civil engineering or equivalent.

Preferably with 10 years and above of relevant experience.

Good knowledge of the construction industry with past experience in main contractor firms. Possess strong personal & negotiation skills and leadership qualities.

Motivated individual with sound knowledge in construction contract law & standard building contract form.

Singaporeans / PR.