CONTRACTS MANAGER

t t j design and engineering pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

T T J Design and Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee all contract-related activities on construction projects. You will drive negotiations, manage claims, and lead a team of specialists to ensure compliant, timely contract execution.

The role requires a degree in QS/CM/CE, extensive contracts experience (8+ years) including 5+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of construction law, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years of Contracts Administration experience with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of contractual claims, dispute resolution, and construction law.

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation, negotiation, administration, and management of contracts.
• Oversees contract award and negotiates commercial terms for new contracts and change orders.
• Leads take-off, estimation, cost planning, subcontracting, and final accounts negotiation.
• Monitors progress, ensures compliance with terms, manages risks, and assists project teams in resolving contractual issues.
• Leads monthly progress claims and subcontractors' claims evaluation.
• Prepares delay notifications and extension of time/acceleration claims.

Skills

Negotiation / Contract negotiation

Cost planning

Dispute resolution

Risk management

Contract law

Leadership / managerial

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the preparation, negotiation, administration, and management of contracts for construction projects.
• Oversees Contract award, negotiates commercial terms and conditions for new contracts and change orders.
• Oversees and guide the team on Quantity take-off, estimation, cost planning, subcontracting, Variation Orders and negotiation of final accounts with clients.
• Reviews progress of all on-going projects and ensures compliance with contract terms, manages risks, and supports project teams in resolving contractual issues.
• Responsible and lead the team on monthly progress claims, evaluates and prepare Subcontractors’ claims.
• Responsible and lead the team in preparation of delay notifications, extension of time claims and/or acceleration claims.
• Undertaking duties and/or responsibilities as and when appropriately assigned by the Head of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or any relevant discipline.
• At least 8-year experience in Contracts Administration with minimum 5 years Managerial experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in preparation, negotiation, and finalization of Contractual Claims.
• Comprehensive contracts administration and dispute resolution knowledge and skills;
• Good understanding of Construction Contract Law.
• Risk Management.

Working Hours

• 5.5-day work week, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:25pm, Sat (Alternate Saturday Off) 8am-1200noon.