Contracts/ Commercial Manager

EXPONENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPONENT PTE. LTD.

seeks a seasoned leader to drive end-to-end tendering for mid-to-large scale commercial buildings, covering bid strategy, risk assessment, pricing coordination and submission. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, with 8+ years in construction management and tendering, and excels in contract negotiation, cost control and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive construction management experience including tendering.
• Proven experience managing mid-to-large scale or interior fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, contract negotiation and legal implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes including bid strategy, risk assessment, pricing coordination and submission.
• Review and interpret client-issued tender documents (RFPs, ITTs, BOQs, drawings) ensuring deliverables are understood.
• Develop and implement structured internal workflows for bid preparation, approvals and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead negotiations on commercial terms with legal and executive management.

Skills

Tendering leadership

Budget control

Contract negotiation

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Project management software

MS Office

Job description

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes, including bid strategy, risk assessment, pricing coordination, and submission.
• Review and interpret client-issued tender documents (e.g., RFPs, ITTs, BOQs, and drawings), ensuring all deliverables are understood and responded to appropriately.
• Develop and implement structured internal workflows for bid preparation, approvals, and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead negotiations on commercial terms, qualifications, and contract risk allocation in collaboration with legal and executive management.
• Manage communication with clients during tender periods, including handling clarifications, RFIs, and interviews.
• Oversee preparation and submission of all tender documentation, ensuring professional presentation and on-time delivery.
• Support post-tender activities including negotiations, contract award, and handover to project delivery teams.
• Maintain a lessons-learned database to improve future tendering strategies and processes.
• Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying (QS) team, overseeing project cost control and commercial performance.
• Review and monitor project costing, including inter-project and inter-company cost allocations.
• Handle contractual matters with clients and subcontractors, including negotiations, claims, and settlements.
• Resolve project cost and contractual issues raised by the QS and project teams.
• Oversee project profit and loss performance and ensure contractual compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive construction management experience and tendering, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing complex mid-to-large scale or interior fit-out commercial building projects.
• Excellent understanding of commercial risk, contract negotiation, and legal implications in construction contracts.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and methodical approach to work
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, and financial management.
• Excellent written, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proficient and competent in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel, and project managementsoftware.