Contract Manager

dadaconsultants pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

dadaconsultants pte. ltd. is seeking a seasoned Contract Manager to lead contracts and commercial activities across our construction projects in Singapore. The role covers contract administration, QS support, and stakeholder liaison with clients and main contractors.

You will review main contracts, manage variation claims, oversee interim payments, and produce monthly reports while ensuring compliance with local regulations and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or related field.
• Professional membership with SISV, RICS, or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review, administer, and manage main contracts and subcontracts.
• Oversee quantity take-offs and BOQs for tender submissions and budgeting.
• Review interim payment claims, valuations, and negotiate with subcontractors.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project teams; attend site meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and maintain contract documentation and records.
• Support audits, commercial reviews, and process improvements; identify risks.

Skills

Contract management

Quantity surveying

Budgeting / Cost control

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Professional membership advantageous (SISV/RICS)

Job description

Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Review, administer, and manage main contracts and subcontract agreements.

• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and applicable statutory requirements.

• Prepare and manage variation claims, loss and expense claims, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.

• Monitor and enforce contractual milestones, deliverables, and obligations.

Quantity Surveying (QS) & Commercial Management

• Oversee and guide the QS in preparing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for tender submissions and internal budgeting.

• Review and manage interim payment claims and progress valuations.

• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, and lead commercial negotiations where required.

• Oversee measurement, valuation, and agreement of interim and final accounts.

Project Commercial Support

• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Attend site and project meetings, liaising with main contractors, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

• Support dispute resolution, mediation, and commercial negotiations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare monthly commercial reports for management review.

• Maintain accurate and systematic contract documentation and records.

• Support internal audits, commercial reviews, and continuous process improvements.

Requirements

Education & 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.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in contract management and/or quantity surveying within the construction industry.

• Experience in the Singapore construction industry is required, with a sound understanding of local construction practices, regulations, and market rates.

• Experience with curtain wall or façade specialist contractors is preferred.

• Candidates with relevant experience working for main contractors in general building construction will also be considered.
  

  Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

  EA Registration Number: R1878287

  Business Registration Number: 201735941W.