Contracts Manager

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Islandwide transport provided

Job summary

Seatrium Limited is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to align with Project Management on contract administration, identify risks, and drive successful project execution. You will negotiate terms, manage change orders, and coordinate with Procurement, Legal and vendors to protect revenue and ensure compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or related field, 10 years’ experience in contract management, and strong negotiation, analytical and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a contract management role, contract administration, purchasing or contracting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Exemplifies knowledge of contract law, accounting principles and finance.
• Possesses superior attention to detail to spot inconsistencies in contracts.
• Ability in negotiating terms and drafting contracts.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in Offshore, Engineering or Construction areas.

Responsibilities

• Align with Project Management on contract administration needs and requirements.
• Advise on contract deviations and negotiations with customers.
• Analyse contract terms for risks and opportunities; propose mitigating articles.
• Manage change order process from identification to resolution.
• Ensure contract documents and information are accurate and up-to-date.
• Oversee milestone and close-out activities and timely submission of deliverables.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure timely insurance coverage and certificates.
• Support negotiations of claims and variations with contractors and vendors.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Diploma holders welcomed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Ensures alignment with the Project Management team on Project contract administration needs, objectives and requirements. Ensures the project team understands and utilizes the contracts properly. Advises the Project Management Team, Procurement Manager and Subcontracts Manager of company on aspects of Project execution which deviates from contract requirements. Analyses the contract terms and identify areas of possible risks and opportunities related to the application of contract clauses Provide alternate mitigating contract articles and successfully negotiate with customers with compelling arguments. Writes contract letters and other communications and notices. Ensures in liaison with the other functions that the required insurance coverage is timely put in place and that required insurance certificates are provided/obtained from vendors and subcontractors. Contract administration during project execution, ensuring that all aspects of the contract during the bidding and execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximise project revenues. Manages the change order process from identification to resolution of change: prepare, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiate any claims against or from client and vendors/subcontractors. Transfers originals of contractual documents to proper function(s), in accordance with the applicable procedures. Ensures that contractual information used by the project team is accurate and up-to-date. Manages contract milestone activities, and close-out activities, ensure orderly turnover of Project. Checks that milestone completion notices and other documents required for payment meet contractual requirements. Liaison with Project Management Team and relevant stakeholders to prepare and timely submission of deliverables under the contract. Supports in negotiations of claims, variations, changes and disputes with contractors in collaboration with Project Management, Legal Department and others as required. Ensures communication of changes to contracts to all key stakeholders. Ensures Procurement/Subcontracting’s contract administration and procurement/subcontracting procedures and processes meet contract requirements. Ensures communications between Company and contractors are consistent with terms and conditions in agreements. Interfaces with the project team, internal departments and external vendors on matters such as cost, performance, progress assessment, payments, reporting, trends, and change orders. Liaises with project team, participate to meetings, examine drafts, revise and file all correspondence having a contractual relevance exchanged during project execution with clients, vendors, subcontractors and authorities. Attends meetings to assess progress on projects which are in motion, and take detailed notes to share with stakeholders Negotiates contract terms and conditions with each relevant stakeholders – customer, vendor/subcontractor, analyzing potential risks involved with certain contract agreements and helping Company and Project Management Team better understand the information outlined in the contracts. Evaluates supplier/subcontractor claims entitlement and variation order under the contract requirements. Supports negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with Contractors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related disciplines, Diploma holders with relevant experience are welcomed to apply.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a contract management role, contract administration role, purchasing or contracting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Exemplifies knowledge of contract law, accounting principles and finance.
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts.
• Ability in negotiating terms and drafting contracts.
• Has strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to work productively independently and as part of a team.
• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.
• Previous experience as a project manager, or coordinating large projects is an asset.
• The candidate must also possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work within tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities at one time.
• Experience working in Offshore, Engineering or Construction areas.

Location(s): Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd. Tuas Yard 51 Pioneer Sector 1, Singapore 628437 (Islandwide transport provided) Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd. Tuas Boulevard Yard 80 Tuas South Boulevard, Singapore 637051 (Islandwide transport provided)

Working Hours: Mon - Thu: 8:00am - 5:15pm Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Discover more at www.seatrium.com