Contracts Manager

ROTARY ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ROTARY ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Contract Manager for contract procurement and post-contract administration in collaboration with the Project Management Team.

The role acts as the focal point with clients on contractual matters, overseeing day-to-day contract execution and delivery. Key responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating contracts, handling changes and claims, and ensuring project closure in compliance with main contract terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Preferably 15 years of related working experience and at least 5 years in similar management position.
• Experience in EPC companies is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Resilient and 'can-do' attitude with initiative and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, finalize, administer, amend contracts, manage changes, claims and final close-outs.
• Conduct Tender-Contract Review and provide Lookout List and address recommendations and queries.
• Review tender analysis prepared by project stakeholders before presenting to Client.
• Provide contractual advice or interpretation when required.
• Highlight critical requirements and deviations in compliance with terms from pre-contract to project closure.
• Assist project teams in highlighting critical requirements and deviations in compliance with main contract terms.
• Assist in preparation of Variation Orders and Extension of Time documents.
• Draft correspondences (letters/notices/requests) as required.
• Support in all Claims and Disputes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Resilience

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Project Management

Job description

About the role

Contract procurement and post-contract administration in conjunction with Project Management Team. The Contract Manager shall be the focal point with Client for the project on all contractual matters and be responsible for day-to-day management, execution and delivery of the Contract.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, finalize, administer, amend contracts, manage changes, claims and final close-outs
• Conduct Tender-Contract Review and provide Lookout List and address all recommendations and queries
• Review and comment on tender analysis prepared by project stakeholders before it is presented to the Client
• Conduct Material PO T&C Review and advise
• Provide contractual advice or interpretation when required
• Highlight critical requirements and any deviation in compliance with terms and conditions from pre-contract stage to project closure
• Ensure proper project close out and any contract related requirements
• Assist Project teams/BU's in highlighting critical requirements and deviation in compliance with terms and conditions of main contract
• Assist in preparation of Variation Orders and Extension of Time documents
• Draft correspondences (letters/notices/requests etc) whenever required
• Support in all Claims and Disputes
• Liaise and float request for proposals to bidders and obtain necessary quotation
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing project subcontract activity
• Assist in negotiation of short listed subcontractor(s) to the lowest or best price
• Assist in negotiating better payment terms for services and subcontracts
• Assist in monitoring Procurement Subcontract Control List
• Provide liaison assistance between project team and subcontractors
• Assist in coordinating all necessary documentation for subcontract agreement
• Assist in negotiation in coordination with project teams in any discipline
• Assist in drafting project subcontracts as per project basis which is complimenting to the respective main contract
• Assist in review of subcontract deviations from vendors
• Assist with project team on short listed subcontractors
• Assist in reviewing proposals and work scope of subcontractors
• Develop SOP guidelines and provide guide and trainings
• Assist in expediting of bi-monthly subcontract planning list to meet required schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Preferably 15 years of related working experience and at least 5 years in similar management position. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working for EPC companies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Possess a resilient and "can-do" attitude
• Possess initiatives and creativity to drive continual improvements