Contract Manager

FRONTBUILD ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the contract management department. Responsibilities include overseeing a team of quantity surveyors, ensuring compliance with contracts, and managing all aspects of contract administration. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of construction contract law. The salary range is between $6000 and $7000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience preferably in main contractor firms.
• Strong personal and negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction contract law and standard building contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quantity surveyors and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Oversee contract administration and valuation tasks.
• Verify contractual correspondences related to projects.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Knowledge of construction contract law

Communication

Education

Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 for company.
• Salary $6000-$7000