Contract Manager / Senior Contracts Manager

ZHONGNAN INTERNATIONAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZHONGNAN INTERNATIONAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead commercial management for a curtain wall and facade project in Singapore.

You will own the contract lifecycle from pre-contract tendering through to final close-out, coordinating with clients, consultants and suppliers to safeguard commercial interests. The role requires strong contract knowledge, cost control, variations, and EOT matters, with fluency in English and Mandarin to liaise with multilingual

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in construction contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, variations, claims and EOT matters.
• Experience with major building or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in managing and negotiating subcontractor claims, variations and payment matters.
• Knowledge of Singapore construction practices and relevant contractual requirements.
• Experience in delay analysis, programme-related claims and EOT assessment will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and commercial aspects of main and subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret contract conditions, specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other contractual documents.
• Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, timelines and key contractual milestones.
• Manage variations, claims, extension of time (EOT) submissions and other contractual matters.
• Prepare, review and evaluate contractual correspondence, notices, claims and supporting documentation.
• Assess and negotiate subcontractor claims, variations and payment matters.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, variations and potential commercial exposures in coordination with the commercial/project team.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify contractual risks and advise senior management on mitigation measures.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual notices and maintain records of all contractual communications.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of tenders, subcontract packages and procurement documentation.
• Review subcontract terms and ensure alignment with the main contract requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support final accounts, settlement of claims and project close-out.
• Maintain an organized contract administration system and records.

Skills

Contract management

Cost management

Variations & claims

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

English & Mandarin communication

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Contract Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to manage and administer construction contracts for a curtain wall / facade specialist project in Singapore.The Contract Manager will take ownership of the full contract lifecycle — from pre-contract tendering through to post-contract commercial close-out. This includes contract administration, cost management, QS functions, variation and claims management, and subcontractor commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and commercial aspects of main and subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret contract conditions, specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other contractual documents.
• Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, timelines and key contractual milestones.
• Manage variations, claims, extension of time (EOT) submissions and other contractual matters.
• Prepare, review and evaluate contractual correspondence, notices, claims and supporting documentation.
• Assess and negotiate subcontractor claims, variations, payment applications and contractual issues.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, variations and potential commercial exposures in coordination with the commercial/project team.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify contractual risks and advise the Project Director and senior management on potential impacts and mitigation measures.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual notices and maintain proper records of all contractual communications.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of tenders, subcontract packages and procurement documentation.
• Review subcontract terms and ensure alignment with the main contract requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support the preparation of final accounts, settlement of claims and project close-out.
• Maintain an organized contract administration system, including records of variations, claims, notices, correspondence and agreements.
• Work closely with planning and project teams on delay analysis, EOT claims and programme-related contractual matters.
• Coordinate with legal advisers where required on contractual disputes and contentious matters.
• Provide contractual guidance to project management and site teams.
• Perform other contract and commercial management duties assigned by the Project Director.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in construction contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, variations, claims and EOT matters.
• Experience with major building or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in managing and negotiating subcontractor claims, variations and payment matters.
• Knowledge of Singapore construction practices and relevant contractual requirements.
• Experience in delay analysis, programme-related claims and EOT assessment will be an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Mandarin.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to work independently and effectively with project, commercial, planning and technical teams.