Contracts Manager

hwa seng builder pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Newcomer bonus

Career progression and development

Innovative team

Leave packages

Annual health screening

Job summary

hwa seng builder pte ltd in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor/Contract Manager to lead a team of professionals, oversee procurement, contract administration, and cost estimation for tenders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in QS/Construction, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills to drive project budgets and stakeholder alignment in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering/ Building or related fields
• Minimum 5 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors in managing procurement and contract administration
• Review contract documents and provide cost estimates for tenders
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and cash flow, adjusting projections as needed
• Manage contract progress claims, subcontract payments, and variation claims
• Resolve contract disputes and assess claims for extensions of time and additional costs
• Independently lead and manage large-scale projects
• Maintain records of contract-related correspondence and documentation
• Communicate contract information to stakeholders and ensure timely finalization of contracts
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project goals and budgets
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities in procurement processes
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capabilities and past performance
• Negotiate procurement terms and manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance
• Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Building

Job description

Why Join Us?

• Attractive Newcomer Bonus
• Career Progression & Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to Work Alongside an Innovative Team
• Comprehensive Leave Packages (e.g: additional leave, birthday leave, eldercare leave, marriage leave & gift, etc...)
• Annual Executive Health Screening

Job Descriptions:

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors in managing procurement and contract administration
• Review contract documents and provide cost estimates for tenders
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and cash flow, adjusting projections as needed
• Manage contract progress claims, subcontract payments, and variation claims
• Resolve contract disputes and assess claims for extensions of time and additional costs
• Independently lead and manage large-scale projects
• Maintain records of contract-related correspondence and documentation
• Communicate contract information to stakeholders and ensure timely finalization of contracts
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project goals and budgets
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities in procurement processes
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capabilities and past performance
• Negotiate procurement terms and manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance
• Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering/ Building or related fields
• Minimum 5 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