Contracts/ Commercial Manager

Exponent; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exponent in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveying/Construction Manager to lead end-to-end tendering and commercial delivery for mid-to-large scale projects. You will review client RFPs/BOQs, manage bid strategy, risk, pricing, and contract negotiations with legal and executive teams, and oversee post-tender handover to project delivery, cost control, and lessons learned.

You will also lead the QS team, monitor project costing, and ensure contractual compliance across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of construction management and tendering experience, with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven ability to manage mid-to-large scale or interior fit-out projects.
• Excellent understanding of commercial risk, contract negotiation, and legal implications.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end tendering: bid strategy, risk assessment, pricing, and submission.
• Review client-issued tenders (RFPs/BOQs/drawings) and ensure deliverables are understood.
• Develop structured workflows for bid prep, approvals and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead commercial terms negotiations with legal and executive management.
• Manage client communications during tenders, including clarifications and RFIs.
• Oversee tender document preparation and on-time submission.
• Support post-tender activities including negotiations and handover to delivery teams.
• Maintain lessons-learned database for future tenders.
• Lead QS team and oversee project costing and commercial performance.
• Review project costing and inter-project cost allocations.
• Handle contracts with clients and subcontractors, including settlements.
• Resolve cost and contractual issues across QS and project teams.
• Oversee project profit and loss and ensure contractual compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Tendering

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Outils

MS Office

Excel

Project management software

Description du poste

• 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.