Contracts Manager

GREAT BUILD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking a Contracts Manager. This role oversees all contractual aspects of projects, ensuring contracts are effectively negotiated and managed to mitigate risks and maximize value. Key responsibilities include developing contract management strategies, leading negotiations with stakeholders, managing claims and disputes, and mentoring the contracts team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in contract management and a strong understanding of legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contractual aspects of projects and operations.
• Lead negotiations with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage claims and coordinate contract variations.
• Develop contract management strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Mentor and develop the contracts team.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Contractual compliance

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing allcontractual aspects of projects and operations, ensuring that contracts arenegotiated, administered, and managed effectively to mitigate risk and maximizevalue. This role leads the contracts team, provides strategic advice oncontractual matters, manages claims and disputes, and ensures compliance withlegal and company requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Strategy & Negotiation

• Develop,implement, and continuously improve contract management strategies alignedwith the company’s commercial and operational objectives.
• Leadand participate in contract negotiations with clients, consultants,subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve commercially favorable termswhile managing risk exposure.
• Advisemanagement and project teams on contractual implications, risk allocation,and commercial strategies.
• Draft,review, and approve contractual documents, including main contracts,subcontracts, consultancy agreements, contract variations, addendums, andamendments.
• Ensurecontract terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with project scope,pricing, timelines, and risk profiles.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Overseethe administration of contracts from award to close-out, ensuringcompliance with contractual obligations and timelines.
• Monitorcontract performance, deliverables, milestones, and payment terms.
• Ensureadherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies.
• Supportproject teams in contract interpretation, issue resolution, andcorrespondence with external parties.
• Maintaina robust contract management system and documentation controls.

Claims, Variations & Disputes Management

• Manageand coordinate all contract variations, including evaluation, negotiation,documentation, and approval processes.
• Leadthe preparation, assessment, and negotiation of Extension of Time (EOT)claims, cost claims and Loss and Expense claims.
• Identifypotential disputes early and implement strategies to prevent escalation.
• Liaisewith legal advisors, consultants, and senior stakeholders on disputeresolution matters, including mediation, adjudication, arbitration, orlitigation where required.
• Preparedetailed reports, position papers, and recommendations on claims anddisputes for management decision-making.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead,mentor, and develop the contracts team to ensure high standards ofperformance, professionalism, and compliance.
• Allocateworkloads, set priorities, and provide guidance to ensure timely andaccurate contract administration.
• Coordinatecontract-related activities across projects, departments, and functionssuch as project management, finance, procurement, and legal.
• Fostereffective communication and collaboration between internal stakeholdersand external parties, including clients and subcontractors.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Proactivelyidentify contractual, commercial, and legal risks throughout the projectlifecycle.
• Developand implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project andmanagement teams.
• Provideregular and ad-hoc contract status reports to senior management,highlighting key risks and issues, claims and variations status,commercial exposure and compliance matters.
• Ensureaccurate record-keeping, audit trails, and documentation of allcontract-related activities.