Contract Manager

Kong Hwee Iron Works & Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project contracts, ensuring compliance and financial management from pre-tender through project execution. The role requires strong negotiation skills, deep understanding of contract governance, and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale contracts with relevant qualifications.
• Deep understanding of contractual terminology and governance.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and contractual aspects of projects.
• Liaise with Quantity Surveyors and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and monitor project cash flow and insurance claims.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Governance

Project Management

Confidentiality Management

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Buildings or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• To manage the financial and contractual of all projects from pre-tender to post-tender including quantities, variations, measurement, tender costing, cost estimates, monthly claims, final accounts etc.

• Liaise with Quantity Surveyors and sub-contractors on issues relating to progress payments, variations, claims and extension of time.

• Primary point to ensure compliance to contractual terms and conditions.

• Handle contract development and ensures contracts are properly documented including setting up of contracts documents and work processes.

• Coordinate with Business Dev. Dept. to review commercial terms and conditions prior to contract execution.

• Attend site visits, negotiations, and project site meetings on ongoing projects.

• Preparation and monitoring of project cash flow, settlement of final accounts with sub-contractors and suppliers.

• Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts for the project along with finance team (for actuals) and execution/sales team (for forecasts).

• Compile, review, and revise documents and coordinate the preparation of those materials in a completed bid document.

• Administration and management of project insurances, including preparation and negotiation of insurance claims.

• Constantly review the bid response process, governance, develop and identifying ways to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of the bid response process.

• Resolve problems encountered by Quantity Surveyors and Project team including dealing with clients and sub-contractors on cost and contractual matters.

• Preparation of progress reports, progress charts and interim progress claims.

• Leads the contract lifecycle management (CLM) workflow.

• Maintains confidentiality of all contracts.

• Answers questions signees have about the contracts.

• Keeps track of important contract dates and milestones.

• Creates a database of contract templates, including but not limited to, non-disclosures, non-competes, release forms, partnership agreements, purchase orders, employment contracts, and independent contractor agreements.

• Mitigates common contract management risks, such as financial, legal, and security risks.

• Responds to requests from internal departments and makes sure all contracts are drafted and executed promptly and correctly.

• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels.

• Adheres to all federal, state, and local business laws and regulations and company policies.

• Liaise with sub-contractor/supplier, prepare scope of works for sub-contractor/supplier, review and prepare cost comparison for sub-contract / supplier works, award sub-contract/supplier, prepare LOA / sub-contract document.

• Receive sub-contractor monthly progress claim, check, and approve monthly payments to sub-contractor/supplier, finalise and close project accounts with sub-contractor/supplier upon completion of project.

• Check sub-contractor /supplier variation claims and back charges.

• Any other assignment / jobs as assigned by the Management.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Buildings or equivalent.

• Experience in the management and administration of large-scale process related Contracts and shall preferably possess the relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying and/or Contract/ Construction Law.

• Deep understanding of contracts, contract governance and contractual terminology

• Managing and lead team members in routine daily tasks for tendering and project claims.

• Capable of professionally managing confidential information.

• Excellent skill in negotiation with external parties in contractual claim issues.

• Ability to start immediately or short notice.