Contract Manager

HEPTACON CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore seeks a professional for project contract management and procurement. The ideal candidate will supervise a team of Quantity Surveyors (QS) and manage contractual disputes, ensuring all projects meet budget, quality, and timeline targets. Applicants should possess either a degree (5 years experience) or diploma (10 years experience) in Civil/Building/QS, with bilingual capabilities in English and Chinese. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement and project contract management.
• Supervise QS team on contract matters and supplier selection.
• Liaise with management to resolve contractual disputes.
• Support the project team in achieving project targets.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor project budgets.
• Manage QS team in contract administration.
• Control departmental activities for productivity.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to QS team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

Degree in Civil/Building/QS (Min. 5 years of experience)

Diploma in Civil/Building/QS (Min. 10 years of experience)

Job description

Core responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement of projects, project contract implementation and post contract management.
• Manage and supervise team of QS on project tenders, contractual matters as well as select and award of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with Director (Construction) or Project Director & Contracts Director to resolve any contractual disputes arising in the projects. Investigate and resolve or refer as appropriate. Disputes/complaints in accordance with contractual requirements in a timely manner.
• Play a key role in supporting the Project Team to consistently deliver projects that meet cost budget, sales revenue, quality and timeline targets.
• Prepare cost estimates, monitor project budgets and cost control.
• Manage, control and supervision of QS team in contract administration and management of variation orders, cost evaluation.
• Ensure, control and monitoring department activities, process, procedure and policy are in order so as to achieve productivity, on time delivery and acceptable standards.
• Co‑ordinate departmental activities and responsibilities with other departments.
• Initiate, co‑ordinate and oversee the interactions with the various involved disciplines/personnel to support the project.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to QS team.
• Ensure documentation of significant events and maintenance of the appropriate records.
• Provide functional directions to assigned QS.
• Review the subcontractor's quotation for completeness.
• Ensure the involved suppliers/subcontractors/clients adhere to the specification/terms of contract.
• Evaluate and maintain list of Company's approved subcontractors/suppliers and recommending new ones into the list.
• Settlement of claims and disputes.
• Examine the completeness of next level taking off and timely performance.
• Assist and perform all tasks assigned by respective superior.
• Negotiation with subcontractor/supplier.
• Manage purchasing process.

Job Specifications

Minimum Educational Qualifications / Experience Required:

• Degree in Civil/ Building/ QS (Min. 5 years of experience)
• Diploma in Civil/ Building/ Qs (Min. 10 years of experience)

Skills and Knowledge required:

• Bilingual English/Chinese as you will be liaising with English & Chinese speaking clients & suppliers.
• Understanding of construction contracts under Singapore Institute of Architects Articles and Conditions of Building Contract ("SIA Conditions") and Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract ("PSSCOC").
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office.