Contract Manager | Major Infrastructure & Technology Programme | 8+ Years Experience

nat & nat search pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

nat & nat search pte ltd is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for a large-scale programme in Singapore. The role is embedded within the project team, acting as the contractual focal point and collaborating with Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Commercial, Finance and Legal.

You will own contracts through execution to closeout, advise on risks and commercial matters, manage notices and changes, and drive governance and best practices across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Contract Management, Business, Engineering, Procurement or related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant contract or commercial management experience.
• Experience supporting complex, long-term projects within infrastructure, transportation, aerospace, defence, energy, EPC, systems integration or technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from award to final closeout.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks and commercial matters.
• Administer notices, variations, change orders, claims, extensions and amendments.
• Ensure alignment between customer contracts and supplier/subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, warranties, securities and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cost recovery, risk mitigation and value protection.
• Manage contractual correspondence, documentation and governance.
• Support contract negotiations, dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Prepare contractual recommendations and risk assessments for senior management.
• Improve contract-management processes, templates and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Law/Contract Management degree

Engineering/Procurement related degree

Job description

A leading multinational technology and engineering group is looking for an experienced Contract Manager to support a large-scale, mission-critical programme in Singapore.

This is a high-impact role offering strong visibility, autonomy and ownership across the full contract lifecycle.

The role

Embedded within the project team, you will serve as the contractual focal point and work closely with Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Commercial, Finance and Legal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout project execution, from award to final closeout.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks and commercial matters.
• Administer formal notices, variations, change orders, claims, extensions and amendments.
• Ensure alignment between customer contracts and key supplier or subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor contractual milestones, deliverables, warranties, securities and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost recovery, risk mitigation and value protection.
• Manage contractual correspondence, documentation and governance.
• Support contract negotiations, dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Prepare contractual recommendations and risk assessments for senior management.
• Improve contract-management processes, templates and best practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Contract Management, Business, Engineering, Procurement or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant contract or commercial management experience.
• Experience supporting complex, long-term projects within infrastructure, transportation, aerospace, defence, energy, EPC, systems integration or technology.
• Strong knowledge of variations, claims, change management and contractual risk allocation.
• Able to operate independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Why this role

• Take ownership of the contractual management of a flagship Singapore programme.
• Work on a technically complex and strategically important project.
• Gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Join an established international organisation with a collaborative working environment.