Contracts Manager

ISOTEAM AET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ISOTEAM AET PTE. LTD. seeks a qualified Quantity Surveyor to lead the Contracts Department, overseeing tendering, cost control, and post-contract administration. This role focuses on strategic procurement, risk mitigation, and strong collaboration with finance and project teams to maximize profitability. Leadership of junior QS staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field.
• Experience in contracts administration and dispute resolution is preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills (MS Office) with leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee measurement and tender documentation processes.
• Establish tender and procurement strategies and advise on contracts for suppliers, specialists and subcontractors.
• Review cost estimations and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Endorse payment responses and final accounts; establish payment policies.
• Mitigate risks and advise on dispute resolution techniques as needed.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure correct billing and collection of revenues.
• Build relationships with customers and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to manage costs and profitability.
• Coach and develop Quantity Surveyors within the team.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contracts administration

Dispute resolution

Communication

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in QS/Construction Management

Job description

Statement of Purpose (Overall Purpose of Job)

Heading the Contracts Department in both pre and post contract functions, in the area of tendering, estimation, procurement, contracts administration, cost control & reporting, cash flow monitoring and dispute resolution to meet project objectives.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

(A) Specific:

• Overseeing the measurement and tender documentation processes.
• Establishing tender and procurement strategies and advises on relevant contracts for suppliers, specialists and subcontractors.
• Reviewing cost estimations and monitors cash flow forecasts.
• Endorsing payment responses and final accounts, and establishes policies for payments and post contract administration matters.
• Working to mitigate risks and advises on dispute resolution techniques when necessary.
• Coordinating with finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues.

(B) General:

• Building relationships with customers and liaises with suppliers, specialists and subcontractors to help develop resource plans and monitor costs and profitability of construction works to deliver the project objectives.
• Coaching and developing Quantity Surveyors under the team to their full potential.
• Any other duties as assigned by superior.

(C) Safety:

• Follow the safety procedures, rules and regulations and eliminate or reduce hazard at the work place.

Job Requirements

(A) Education, Qualifications & Special Training:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Project Management, Construction Management or similar field.
• Job holder without the above qualification but with relevant experience would be considered.

(B) Knowledge & Skills:

• Possess knowledge in quantity surveying, contracts administration, and dispute resolution.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• PC literate and knowledge in MS Office.
• Positive and good working attitude, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Possess leadership skill.

(C) Experience:

• Preferably with at least 5 years' experience in Contracts Administration or Quantity Surveying field.