Contracts Manager

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking a Contracts Manager to procure and manage construction projects, including payment claims, certificates, warranties, and contract administration. You will oversee QS consultants and monitor budgets across design, tender, construction and post-construction stages.

The role requires a background in Building/Quantity Surveying or related fields, strong communication, and at least 5 years of experience. A 1+1 year contract is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contracts or project management.
• Background in Building, QS, PM or facilities management with strong writing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Procure consultants and contractors for HDB projects and manage contracts.
• Process payment claims, certificates, warranties, and agreements.
• Monitor project expenditure and prepare cash flow projections for budgets.
• Oversee QS consultants during design, tender, construction and post-construction stages.
• Set and manage project cost budgets; call tenders and award tenders timely.
• Provide procurement and contractual advice and cost estimates for feasibility studies.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Procurement

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Building / Quantity Surveying / PM / Facilities Mgmt

Job description

What the role is

The role is for Contracts Manager to procure and manage construction and construction related projects.

What you will be working on

You will procure the services of consultants and contractors for HDB's new development, upgrading, infrastructure and related projects and subsequently manage the contracts including the processing of payment claims, administering the submission of certificates/warranties/agreements, monitoring of project expenditure and preparing cash flow projection for budget control. You will also oversee the works of private Quantity Surveying (QS) consultants during design, tender, construction and post construction stages including setting and managing of project cost budget, calling of tenders, evaluation and timely award of tenders, obtaining approval for variation works, monitoring and checking of valuation of variations and project final accounts prepared by the QS consultants. You will also provide procurement and contractual advice and cost estimates for feasibility studies.

You may also be exposed to the entire procurement cycle from pre-tender planning, tendering and approval process, contracts management and post-contract administration for ICT projects.

What we are looking for

You should possess a background in Building, Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, or a related discipline. You should have strong communication and writing skills and be able to work effectively in a team. You should preferably have at least 5 years of relevant working experience.

Successful candidates will be offered a 1+1 year contract.