Contracts Manager

cornerstone builders pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Builders Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual obligations, disputes, and negotiations for its construction projects. As an integral member of the team, you will play a strategic role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex construction contracts.

You will lead the Quantity Surveyor (QS) team, manage project costs and profit targets, and implement robust contract administration and risk-management processes to ensure on-time, on-budget

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully negotiating, drafting, and administering a diverse range of construction contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quantity Surveyor (QS) team by establishing clear objectives and motivating members to achieve team goals.
• Manage project profit and loss by overseeing contract and cost management systems to ensure financial targets are met.
• Establish, implement, and monitor robust systems for QS, contract administration, and cost control to enhance operational efficiency.
• Review and analyze project costing, including inter-project and inter-company cost and charging concerns, to optimize resource allocation.
• Resolve contractual and cost-related issues by collaborating with QS, project teams, clients, and subcontractors to achieve timely settlements.
• Take ownership of project cost and contractual settlements, ensuring compliance with contract terms and mitigating risks.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer adverse range of construction contracts to safeguard company interests and support project delivery.
• Apply expert knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies to manage contractual obligations effectively.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and informed decision-making.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Cost management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Summary

This full-time Contracts Manager role at Cornerstone Builders Pte Ltd in Singapore will be responsible for overseeing and managing all contractual obligations, disputes, and negotiations for the company's construction projects. As an integral member of the team, you will play a strategic role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quantity Surveyor (QS) team by establishing clear objectives and motivating members to achieve team goals.
• Manage project profit and loss by overseeing contract and cost management systems to ensure financial targets are met.
• Establish, implement, and monitor robust systems for QS, contract administration, and cost control to enhance operational efficiency.
• Review and analyze project costing, including inter-project and inter-company cost and charging concerns, to optimize resource allocation.
• Resolve contractual and cost-related issues by collaborating with QS, project teams, clients, and subcontractors toachieve timely settlements.
• Take ownership of project cost and contractual settlements, ensuring compliance with contract terms and mitigating risks.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer adverse range of construction contracts to safeguard company interests and support project delivery.
• Apply expert knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies to manage contractual obligations effectively.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and informed decision-making.

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven track record of successfully negotiating, drafting, and administering a diverse range of construction contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of construction law, contract management principles, and risk mitigation strategies.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve contractual issues.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams.