Contracts Manager

China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Contracts/Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial and contractual components related to extensive projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing contract negotiations, offering advisory support throughout construction phases, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. This role demands strong analytical capabilities, leadership skills, and a high integrity level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in contract negotiation, administration and/or management.
• Possesses knowledge in construction/contract law & different standard forms of contracts.
• A high level of integrity and dependability with strong urgency and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects related to the main contract and subcontracts.
• Review external providers' terms of service and project deliverables.
• Provide contractual advisory from the commercial perspective to the project stages.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• The Contracts/Commercial Manager is responsible for the overseeing commercial and contractual aspects related to the main contract and subcontracts, managing any commercial and contractual risk relating to the project and employ mitigation actions as quickly and effectively as possible.


• Review external providers (i.e vendors and subcontractors) terms of service and project deliverables.


• Provides contractual advisory from the commercial perspective to the project through all stages: construction, subcontracting, completion and hand-over, provides support to the Quantity Surveyor


• team in the project, monitoring, reporting, planning and coordinating all aspects of their work.


• Proactively engages in continuous improvement and review of existing processes, systems and policies that may support the project’s contract management and administration.


• Advises on all contractual correspondence related to the project, considering commercial impact Identify, assess and manage / advise on contractual risk


• Manages contractual claims, disputes, settlements and resolution


• Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in written notices eg. extension-of-time (EOT) , change order, etc.


• Possesses knowledge in construction/contract law & different standard forms of contracts eg. PSSCOC, SIA, LTA, REDAS, FIDIC, NEC, etc.


• Possesses leadership skills to manage internal and external stakeholders, thinks strategically and critically, exercising judgement after consideration for all aspects.


• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering or related fields


• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in contract negotiation, administration and/or management


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, analytical mindset, problem solving abilities, as well as keen interest and motivation in a high growth and entrepreneur environment


• A high level of integrity, dependability with a strong sense of urgency and result oriented