Contract Manager (Electrical Construction / M&E/ Tender)

Search Personnel Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Personnel Pte Ltd is hiring a Contract Manager (Electrical Construction / M&E/ Tender) based at Kent Ridge. You will manage electrical construction contracts from award to completion, reviewing scope, BOQ, and obligations to protect project value.

The role demands strong negotiation, cost control, progress claims, and coordination with project teams. A diploma or degree in related engineering or construction discipline is required, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical construction, contract administration or project commercial management.
• Experience reading electrical drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction contracts from award to completion.
• Review contracts, drawings, BOQ, scope of work and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project cost, revenue, budget, profitability and cash flow.
• Prepare progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims and final accounts.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual matters with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor quotations, pricing, purchase orders, payments and performance.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, site, procurement and accounts teams.
• Monitor project progress and identify delay, cost and contractual risks.
• Maintain contract documents, correspondence, claims, VO records and meeting minutes.
• Support project handover, defects rectification and final account settlement.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Coordination

Excel

Reading drawings

Contract administration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Position: Contract Manager (Electrical Construction / M&E/ Tender)

• Location: Kent Ridge (4-minute walk from Kent Ridge MRT)

• Working hours: 5 days work week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm

• Salary (commensurate with experience):Up to Gross $9,000 (Inclusive Basic + Allowance) + AWS + Performance Bonus + Labour Day Appreciation + Annual Company Trip

• Duration: Permanent

• Industry: Electrical Construction / Building Services / M&E

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage electrical construction contracts from award to completion.
• Review contracts, drawings, BOQ, scope of work and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project cost, revenue, budget, profitability and cash flow.
• Prepare progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims and final accounts.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual matters with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor quotations, pricing, purchase orders, payments and performance.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, site, procurement and accounts teams.
• Monitor project progress and identify delay, cost and contractual risks.
• Maintain contract documents, correspondence, claims, VO records and meeting minutes.
• Support project handover, defects rectification and final account settlement.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in electrical construction, contract administration, quantity surveying or project commercial management.
• Experience in building construction or electrical installation projects will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of electrical construction works, BOQ, measurements, claims, variations and final accounts.
• Experience preparing progress claims and variation quotations.
• Able to read electrical drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong negotiation, communication and coordination skills.
• Good commercial awareness and ability to monitor project cost and profitability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and project documentation.
• Able to manage multiple projects and travel to project sites when required.