Contracts Manager

KTC CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Singapore is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contractual obligations and negotiations for construction projects. The role requires managing a Quantity Surveyor team, resolving cost-related issues, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, and strong negotiation skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to play a strategic role in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contract management.
• Proven track record in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quantity Surveyor team and motivate members to achieve goals.
• Manage project profit and loss through effective contract management.
• Develop systems for contract administration and cost control.
• Collaborate to resolve contractual and cost-related issues.

Skills

Negotiating construction contracts

Knowledge of construction law

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Company Overview

The small venture that started off as an earth-moving sub-contractor in a modest rented shop house back in 1988 has now blossomed into one of Singapore’s most robust civil engineering & infrastructure companies. The name KTC is synonymous with reliability and top quality services in the areas of Civil and Infrastructure Works, Earthworks and Coal Mining.

While earthwork services remain as our mainstay in Singapore, our teams have proven our capabilities in the challenging construction industry, having been involved in and contributed to the successful completion of some major and iconic projects such as Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World at Sentosa Integrated Resort.

Housed in our own headquarters at 27 Pandan Crescent since 2010, KTC Group is poised to accelerate its growth by partaking in various upcoming infrastructure developments in Singapore and the growing coal mining opportunities in the region. Our business streams are synergistic in nature and help us to offer a comprehensive support to our elite clientele.

Job Summary

This full-time Contracts Manager role at KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd in Singapore will be responsible for overseeing and managing all contractual obligations, disputes, and negotiations for the company's construction projects. As an integral member of the team, you will play a strategic role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quantity Surveyor (QS) team by establishing clear objectives and motivating members to achieve team goals
• Manage project profit and loss by overseeing contract and cost management systems to ensure financial targets are met
• Establish, implement, and monitor robust systems for QS, contract administration, and cost control to enhance operational efficiency
• Review and analyze project costing, including inter-project and inter-company cost and charging concerns, to optimize resource allocation
• Resolve contractual and cost-related issues by collaborating with QS, project teams, clients, and subcontractors to achieve timely settlements
• Take ownership of project cost and contractual settlements, ensuring compliance with contract terms and mitigating risks
• Negotiate, draft, and administer a diverse range of construction contracts to safeguard company interests and support project delivery
• Apply expert knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies to manage contractual obligations effectively
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and informed decision-making

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven track record of successfully negotiating, drafting, and administering a diverse range of construction contracts
• Excellent knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve contractual issues
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams