Contract Manager

cheng ji builder pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheng Ji Builder Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Contract Manager to lead contract administration for construction projects, ensuring obligations, milestones, and regulatory compliance are met.

The role covers cost control, variation orders, claims, and risk management, with coordination across clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams. Candidates should have a degree in QS/CM/CE and 3-5 years' experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction contract management or quantity surveying.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, subcontract agreements, variation orders, progress claims, and extension of time claims.
• Knowledge of construction industry practices and relevant regulations in Singapore.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet contractual deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant construction or contract management software.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage, review, and administer construction contracts, subcontracts, and related contractual documents.
• Ensure all contractual obligations, terms, and conditions are properly implemented and complied with.
• Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and contractual expenditure.
• Review progress claims, payment applications, and variation orders.
• Assist in cost estimation, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Evaluate and prepare variation orders (VO), extension of time (EOT) claims, and other contractual claims.
• Review and assess claims submitted by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain proper records and supporting documents for all contractual claims.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, consultants, subcontractors, and clients.
• Attend site meetings and contractual discussions when required.
• Ensure contractual matters are resolved promptly to minimise project delays and disputes.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and negotiating settlements where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, correspondence, claims, payment certificates, and project documentation.
• Prepare contractual reports and provide updates to management.
• Ensure proper filing and timely submission of contractual documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Job Description

1. Contract Management

   • Manage, review, and administer construction contracts, subcontracts, and related contractual documents.

   • Ensure all contractual obligations, terms, and conditions are properly implemented and complied with.

   • Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.

2. Cost Control & Budget Management

   • Monitor project costs, budgets, and contractual expenditure.

   • Review progress claims, payment applications, and variation orders.

   • Assist in cost estimation, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.

3. Variation Orders & Claims

   • Evaluate and prepare variation orders (VO), extension of time (EOT) claims, and other contractual claims.

   • Review and assess claims submitted by subcontractors and suppliers.

   • Maintain proper records and supporting documents for all contractual claims.

4. Project Coordination

   • Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, consultants, subcontractors, and clients.

   • Attend site meetings and contractual discussions when required.

   • Ensure contractual matters are resolved promptly to minimise project delays and disputes.

5. Contractual Compliance & Risk Management

   • Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

   • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.

   • Assist in resolving contractual disputes and negotiating settlements where necessary.

6. Documentation & Reporting

   • Maintain accurate records of contracts, correspondence, claims, payment certificates, and project documentation.

   • Prepare contractual reports and provide updates to management.

   • Ensure proper filing and timely submission of contractual documents.

Job Requirements

1. Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

2. Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction contract management or quantity surveying.

3. Familiarity with construction contracts, subcontract agreements, variation orders, progress claims, and extension of time claims.

4. Knowledge of construction industry practices and relevant regulations in Singapore.

5. Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

6. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet contractual deadlines.

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant construction or contract management software.

8. Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

9. Good organisational skills and attention to detail.