Contract Manager

FRONTIER FORCE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FRONTIER FORCE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, commercial governance and risk management for M&E construction projects in Singapore. You will work with project teams, QS/commercial colleagues, consultants, clients, subcontractors and senior management to manage obligations, notices, claims, variations, EOTs and final accounts.

The role requires reviewing contracts, advising on risk, preparing notices and correspondence, and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Contract Management, Law or related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims, final accounts and contractual correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer main contracts, subcontracts, procurement agreements and project commercial documentation for M&E construction works.
• Review contract terms, tender documents, specifications and conditions of contract to identify commercial, contractual and operational risks.
• Advise project teams and management on contractual obligations, notices, claims strategy, risk exposure and dispute avoidance.
• Prepare, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims submissions, variation claims, EOT claims, loss and expense claims and related substantiation.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams on progress claims, payment responses, variation orders, subcontractor claims, final accounts and cost impact assessments.
• Monitor project contract performance, deliverables, key milestones, contractual deadlines and compliance with client requirements.
• Support negotiation with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.
• Maintain proper contract records, claim files, correspondence logs, payment documentation and audit trails.
• Support tender review, contract negotiation and commercial risk assessment for new and ongoing projects.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, payment issues and project close-out matters in a practical and commercially sound manner.
• Guide junior QS/contracts personnel where required and support stronger commercial discipline across project teams.

Skills

Contract governance

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Documentation & records

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related

Law or Construction Management background

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, commercial governance and contractual risk management for M&E construction projects.

This role will work closely with the project management team, QS/commercial team, consultants, clients, subcontractors and senior management to manage contract obligations, claims, variations, extensions of time, contractual correspondence, subcontract administration and final account matters.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer main contracts, subcontracts, procurement agreements and project commercial documentation for M&E construction works.
• Review contract terms, tender documents, specifications and conditions of contract to identify commercial, contractual and operational risks.
• Advise project teams and management on contractual obligations, notices, claims strategy, risk exposure and dispute avoidance.
• Prepare, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims submissions, variation claims, EOT claims, loss and expense claims and related substantiation.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams on progress claims, payment responses, variation orders, subcontractor claims, final accounts and cost impact assessments.
• Monitor project contract performance, deliverables, key milestones, contractual deadlines and compliance with client requirements.
• Support negotiation with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.
• Maintain proper contract records, claim files, correspondence logs, payment documentation and audit trails.
• Support tender review, contract negotiation and commercial risk assessment for new and ongoing projects.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, payment issues and project close-out matters in a practical and commercially sound manner.
• Guide junior QS/contracts personnel where required and support stronger commercial discipline across project teams.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Contract Management, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum eight years of relevant contracts, commercial or quantity surveying experience, preferably in M&E construction, infrastructure, building services or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims, final accounts and contractual correspondence.
• Good understanding of M&E project delivery, site coordination challenges and commercial risks in construction projects.
• Able to review contract clauses, identify risk areas and advise project teams on practical contractual actions.
• Strong drafting skills for contractual letters, notices, claims narratives and supporting documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and able to maintain organized contract records and claim substantiation.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced site environment while coordinating closely with project, commercial and management teams.
• Prior experience in Singapore infrastructure, public sector, transport, utilities, commercial or industrial projects will be an advantage.
• Candidates currently performing Senior Contracts Executive, Assistant Contracts Manager or Senior QS duties with strong contract administration exposure are welcome to apply.