Contract Manager

Avenue Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Contract Manager to lead tendering, draft and negotiate contracts, and work with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.

You will analyse tender documents, mitigate risks, and maintain records of costs and schedules, while upholding safety and regulatory standards. This role offers exposure to complex road and infrastructure projects and a clear path from contract management to senior positions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Solid experience in contract management and tendering within Singapore’s construction industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Singapore’s construction laws, regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with good MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tendering and bidding process end-to-end.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and agreements that safeguard the company’s interests.
• Partner closely with project managers, estimators, engineers and procurement to deliver on every contractual obligation.
• Analyse tender documents, flag exposure early, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, costs, schedules and progress.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety codes and quality requirements.
• Foster strong, trusted ties with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive claims, variations and dispute resolution to timely outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Why Join Avenue Engineering

• Pay that rewards expertise
• A genuine career runway - leadership pathways and professional development, with the role scalable from Contract Manager to Senior Contract Manager.
• Stability with momentum - join an established, market-leading group with a strong and growing project pipeline.

What You’ll Do

• Win the work - lead the tendering and bidding process end-to-end, from reviewing documents to submitting competitive, compliant proposals.
• Protect the deal - draft, review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and agreements that safeguard the company’s interests.
• Work as one team - partner closely with project managers, estimators, engineers and procurement to deliver on every contractual obligation.
• Stay ahead of risk - analyse tender documents, flag exposure early, and recommend smart mitigation strategies.
• Keep the numbers clear - maintain accurate records of contracts, costs, schedules and progress.
• Set the standard - ensure compliance with regulations, safety codes and quality requirements.
• Build relationships - foster strong, trusted ties with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Resolve and recover - drive claims, variations and dispute resolution to fair, timely outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline - or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Solid experience in contract management and/or tendering within Singapore’s construction industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Singapore’s construction laws, regulations and safety standards.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines, with good MS Office proficiency.

Advantageous (we’ll help you grow into the rest)

• Exposure to roadworks, mill & patch, and drainage projects.
• Experience mentoring or leading a small commercial team (for the Senior level).