Contracts Manager

beijing urban construction group co., ltd. (singapore branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd. Singapore Branch is seeking a senior Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end contract administration for major construction projects.

You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, while leading claims management and risk mitigation efforts on complex programs. The role requires strong knowledge of FIDIC/NEC and Singapore contract forms, with proven dispute resolution experience and leadership of

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts on large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore contracts.
• Experience with claims and dispute resolution.
• Professional certifications preferred (MRICS, CIArb, PMP, CIPS).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract administration for major construction projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Lead claims management, including variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution (ADR/arbitration/litigation).
• Ensure compliance with FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore standard contract forms and regulations.
• Collaborate with QS and cost teams on progress claims, cash flow, and cost control.
• Monitor variations, delays, and financial impacts to safeguard project profitability.
• Oversee bonds, guarantees, payment certifications, and retention processes.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Lead and oversee Quantity Surveyors in tendering, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and on-site commercial management.
• Act as the key liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and legal teams.

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk identification

Dispute resolution

Project controls

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract administration for major construction projects.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Lead claims management, including variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution (ADR/arbitration/litigation).

• Ensure compliance with FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore standard contract forms and regulations.

• Collaborate with QS and cost teams on progress claims, cash flow, and cost control.

• Monitor variations, delays, and financial impacts to safeguard project profitability.

• Oversee bonds, guarantees, payment certifications, and retention processes.

• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

• Lead and oversee Quantity Surveyors in tendering, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and on-site commercial management.

• Act as the key liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and legal teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in contract management on large-scale construction projects (SGD 500M+).

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore construction contracts.

• Proven experience in claims and dispute resolution.

• Professional certifications preferred (MRICS, CIArb, PMP, CIPS, etc.).

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Track record in Singapore projects (e.g., MRT, airport, high-rise, infrastructure).

• Established network with local contractors, consultants, and industry stakeholders.