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 Contract Manager to lead their contracts section and oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors. This role includes managing contractual issues, tender evaluations, and ensuring compliance with project management directives. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Building or related fields, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation and leadership skills. Salary ranges between $6000 and $7000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction contract law.
• Experience working with main contractor firms.

Responsibilities

• Set up contracts section and develop team members.
• Assist the Director in project department matters.
• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors on contractual issues.
• Administer sub-contract and main contract tasks.
• Evaluate tenders and recommend contract awards.
• Review submissions on contract administration matters.
• Coordinate with project management for compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership qualities

Construction contract law knowledge

Knowledge of construction industry

Education

Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Contract Manager

Occupation

MANAGER

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 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