Contract Manager (Building Construction)

Tahlia Waters; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahlia Waters in Singapore is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead the QS team, manage cost control and contract administration across multiple projects.

You will oversee budgeting, payment certifications, and ensure compliance with contracts and relevant laws, while coordinating estimates and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of QS experience in construction or related projects.
• Experience with public sector or town council projects is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Membership with SISV or similar bodies is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of contract admin and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quantity Surveying team and monitor performance.
• Oversee all QS processes and ensure quality of work.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislations.
• Prepare project budgets and cost estimates.
• Manage contract administration for variations and final cost reports.
• Review payment certifications and conduct project audits.
• Maintain contract documentation and databases.
• Review schedules of rates and tender information.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and independently.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Budgeting

Payment certifications

Project coordination

Quality compliance

Contract law familiarity

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Management or Facilities Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

QS software

Job description

Job summary

• Responsible for leading the Quantity Surveying team, overseeing cost and contract management, project budgeting, contract administration, payment certification, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while managing multiple projects.

The Role

• Lead the QS team, coordinate and oversee team performance


• Oversee all aspects of QS processes.


• Ensure quality of QS works and compliance with relevant legislations.


• Coordinate preparation of project budgets and cost estimates.


• Oversee contract management of variation works.


• Oversee contract administration including final completion, statutory completion and final cost reports.


• Oversee contract documentation and maintenance of database.


• Review and approve payment certifications.


• Conduct project audits.


• Review schedule of rates and build up star rates.


• Compile half-yearly tender rates and price information.


• Strong knowledge of contract administration and construction cost management.


• Familiarity with standard forms of contracts, valuation of variations, and handling contractual disputes.


• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.

What Do You Need to Have?

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Management or Facilities Management or equivalent.


• He/she must possess at least 5 year’s of QS experience in construction, maintenance, A&A, or estate upgrading projects.


• Experience in public sector or town council projects will be an advantage.


• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.


• Membership with SISV or other relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.


• Strong knowledge of contract administration and construction cost management.


• Familiarity with standard forms of contracts, valuation of variations, and handling contractual disputes.


• Good analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and QS software.


• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.