Contract Manager

Cornerstone Builders Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Builders Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and manage all contractual obligations, disputes, and negotiations across construction projects.

You will lead the QS team, control project costs, and implement robust contract administration systems to drive on-schedule delivery while mitigating risks and protecting the company’s interests.

The role requires a degree in QS or construction management and at least seven years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of construction law and risk mitigation.
• Proven track record negotiating, drafting, and administering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QS team by establishing clear objectives and motivating members to achieve team goals.
• Oversee project profit and loss by monitoring contract and cost management systems to meet financial targets.
• Establish, implement, and monitor robust QS, contract administration, and cost control systems.
• Review project costing and inter-project cost to optimize resource allocation.
• Resolve contractual and cost-related issues by collaborating with QS, project teams, clients, and subcontractors to settlements.
• Own project cost and contractual settlements, ensuring compliance with contract terms and mitigating risks.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer a diverse range of construction contracts to safeguard company interests.
• Apply knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management degree

Job description

About the role

This full-time Contracts Manager role at Cornerstone Builders Pte Ltd in Singapore will be responsible for overseeing and managing all contractual obligations, disputes, and negotiations for the company's construction projects. As an integral member of the team, you will play a strategic role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex construction contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quantity Surveyor (QS) team by establishing clear objectives and motivating members to achieve team goals.
• Manage project profit and loss by overseeing contract and cost management systems to ensure financial targets are met.
• Establish, implement, and monitor robust systems for QS, contract administration, and cost control to enhance operational efficiency.
• Review and analyze project costing, including inter-project and inter-company cost and charging concerns, to optimize resource allocation.
• Resolve contractual and cost-related issues by collaborating with QS, project teams, clients, and subcontractors to achieve timely settlements.
• Take ownership of project cost and contractual settlements, ensuring compliance with contract terms and mitigating risks.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer a diverse range of construction contracts to safeguard company interests and support project delivery.
• Apply expert knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies to manage contractual obligations effectively.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and informed decision-making.

About you

• Proven track record of successfully negotiating, drafting, and administering a diverse range of construction contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve contractual issues.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams.