Contract Manager

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage procurement and project contract implementation. You will oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring effective project delivery that meets budgetary and quality targets. The ideal candidate must be fluent in English and Chinese, possess strong negotiation skills, and have a good understanding of construction contracts in Singapore. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team and drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Chinese for effective client communication.
• Understanding of SIA and PSSCOC construction contracts.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement and project contract management.
• Manage and supervise QS team on contractual matters.
• Liaise with directors to resolve contractual disputes.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor project budgets.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to QS team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

MS Office proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

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.

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.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office.