Contracts Manager

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Manager, Contracts to oversee operations of the Site Contracts and Commercial team. The role involves managing procurement, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of Quantity Surveyors. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in construction procurement and at least 8 years in a supervisory role, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement of construction projects.
• At least 8 years of supervisory experience in managing a team.
• Experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Site Contracts and manage Contract & Commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Prepare subcontract documents and purchasing agreements.

Skills

Team management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Civil or Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager, Contracts (Site) assists the Senior Manager, Contracts in overseeing the operations of the Site Contracts and Commercial team. He/She is also responsible for providing advice on all contractual, procurement and claim issues and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements which is aligned with Obayashi’s value proposition and/or commercial strategy in tenders and contracts proposals.

Essential Job Functions

General

• Close communication with PD/PM to reflect PD/PM’s intention for the project.
• Establish Contracts management policy/tactics in line with PD/PM’s intention.
• Responsible for dealing with authorities, client, consultant management and subcontractors/suppliers.
• Manage Contract & Commercial teams.
• Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by superior.

Planning & Programming

• Prepare and submit procurement schedule for permanent works in accordance to Master Programme.
• Ensure procurement/award for permanent works is in accordance to approved procurement schedule.

Quality

• Ensure that procurement/award is in accordance to Company’s IMS policy.
• Interpret contractual clauses and prepare contractual correspondences.
• Review all incoming and outgoing documents for any contractual implications.
• Prepare subcontract documents and purchasing agreements.

Procurement, Contract, VOs, EOTs

• Performs costs estimates.
• Prepare and update cash flow charts.
• Identify variation works.
• Identify contractual and extension of time claims.
• Liaise with consultants QS on progress payments and variation orders.
• Estimate subcontractors’ final cost.
• Endorses subcontractors’ monthly and final account.
• Estimate Main Contract Final Account.
• Main Contract Final Account Settlement.
• Leads Contract & Commercial Section in monthly routine works such as preparation of subcontract payment certificates, main contract claim etc.

Safety

• Responsible for the compliance to safety & occupational health practices to be implemented at Contract and Commercial Sections.

Others

• Advocate honesty and integrity in the Contracts team.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Civil or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in the procurement of construction projects and infrastructure projects.
• At least 8 years of supervisory experience in managing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Experience in the construction industry.