Contracts Manager

Yeng Tong Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeng Tong Construction Pte Ltd is seeking a skilled professional to support the Managing Director in bid responses and tender administration for local and overseas projects. The role involves coordinating pre-tender docs, contract administration, and financial controls.

The candidate should have 5+ years in civil works, solid MS Office and project software skills (MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD), and be ready to start promptly. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, people management, communication, negotiation and leadership.
• Efficient with strong analytical skills and able to work independently.
• QS or Contracts background is advantageous.
• Diploma or higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in Civil Works.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Primavera and AutoCAD.
• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Managing Director to respond to quotations from local and overseas clients.
• Assist in preparing pre-tender documentation and respond to clarifications.
• Prepare contract documents and review commercial terms with clients and subcontractors.
• Assist Project Managers in preparing monthly progress payments and ensure successful claims.
• Attend site meetings with project staff as required.
• Assist in preparing variations and maintain records of changes.
• Liaise with Main Contractor and Client QS on claims and finalization of accounts.
• Prepare budgets and cash flow projections with Directors and Financial Controller.
• Assist in negotiating subcontractor packages and prepare sub-contractor or supplier letters.
• Analyse scope of work in project and contract for contract administration with drawings interpretation.
• Coordinate with Financial Controller and Project Managers on cost control.
• Monitor project costs and manage general financial administration.
• Report cost history for contract negotiations and budgeting.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

People management

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Descriptions:

• Liaise and assist Managing Director in responding to request for quotation from prospective clients both local and overseas
• Manage and coordinate preparation of pre-tender documentation and response to tender clarifications and amendments involved and attends tender meetings leading to award of tenders
• Prepare contract documents for control and implementation of contract administration and reviews commercial aspects of contract and agreement with clients & sub-contractors
• Assist the Project Managers in preparation of monthly progress payment and ensure successful claim of progress payment
• Attend site meetings with Project Staff as and when required
• Assist Project Managers in preparation of variation order and keep comprehensive record on work alteration and design amendment etc
• Liaise closely with Main Contractor and Client’s Q/S in regard to claims and negotiation of claims and finalisation of account
• Prepared budgets and cash flow projection in conjunction with Directors, Project Managers and Financial Controller
• Assist in negotiation of sub-contractors packages and preparation of sub-contractor or supplier agreement letters
• Analyse scope of work in project and contract for effective contract administration in conjunction with interpretation of architectural and shop drawings
• Liaise with Financial Controller and in conjunction with Project Managers control
• Monitor Project cost and prepare general financial administration
• Report example Cost history for contract negotiation and budget
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills/people management skills, good communication skills and negotiation skills and strong leadership qualities.
• Efficient, Good Analytical Skills and Able to work independently.
• Candidates with QS or Contracts background is advantageous.
• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• At Least 5 years of Experience in Civil Works.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Primavera and AutoCad.
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice.