Contracts & Commercial Manager (Construction)

Manpower Staffing Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing service provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contracts & Commercial Manager for the construction sector. The ideal candidate will manage contract-related activities, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance with internal policies. Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Law, along with 10–15 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction.
• High level of professionalism and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage contract-related activities in accordance with internal policies.
• Evaluate and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure all contractual documentation safeguards the organization’s interests.
• Optimize opportunities for change management and claims.

Skills

Leadership and decision-making

Proactive and solution-oriented

Excellent communication

Detail-focused with analytical skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Law

Job description

Contracts & Commercial Manager (Construction)

Lead and manage contract-related activities in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

Evaluate and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

Ensure all contractual documentation safeguards the organization’s interests.

Optimize opportunities for change management and claims.

Maintain control over liability exposure.

Identify and implement strategies to improve project profitability.

Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with legal and risk management standards.

Oversee project budgeting, claims handling, payment processes, and final account settlements.

Draft, review, and manage various construction-related contracts and agreements.

Administer subcontractor awards, procurement processes, and post-contract activities.

Manage variation orders, extensions of time, claims, and contract amendments.

Supervise the issuance of purchase orders, work orders, and subcontractor payments.

Perform additional tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage contract-related activities in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure all contractual documentation safeguards the organization’s interests.
• Optimize opportunities for change management and claims.
• Maintain control over liability exposure.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve project profitability.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with legal and risk management standards.
• Oversee project budgeting, claims handling, payment processes, and final account settlements.
• Draft, review, and manage various construction-related contracts and agreements.
• Administer subcontractor awards, procurement processes, and post-contract activities.
• Manage variation orders, extensions of time, claims, and contract amendments.
• Supervise the issuance of purchase orders, work orders, and subcontractor payments.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Law.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction.
• Leadership and decision‑making capabilities.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
• High level of professionalism and discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑focused with analytical and numerical skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.