Contracts Manager, Contruction (Contract)

DRAKE INTERNATIONAL (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a seasoned professional to lead tender and procurement activities in large-scale construction projects in Singapore. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying and have over 10 years of experience in quantity surveying, procurement, and contract management, preferably with tier-1 contractors. This role requires strong skills in contract negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring project compliance and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in quantity surveying, procurement, or contracts.
• Background with tier-1 contractors or major builders in large-scale projects.
• Strong competency in managing construction contracts and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender and contract administration across construction projects.
• Develop procurement strategies and vendor management practices.
• Review and negotiate contracts and claims, ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Tender management

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender, procurement, and contract administration across major construction/EPC projects.
• Develop procurement strategies, policies, and vendor management practices, ensuring competitive sourcing, compliance, and timely delivery of project materials and equipment.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts, LOAs, POs, variations, and claims, ensuring proper risk mitigation, commercial governance, and adherence to project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with PMC, EPC, legal, finance, and project teams on technical, commercial, and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor contract and supplier performance, verify progress claims and cost reports, and ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and contract close-out.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and support project managers in meeting cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years’ experience in quantity surveying, procurement, or contracts within large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Proven background working with tier-1 contractors, major builders, or leading EPC/PMC environments.
• Strong competency in tender management, procurement strategy, contract negotiation, and administration.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, claims, variations, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial decision-making skills.

Please send your application, including your resume and current and expected salary, to [e-mail], quoting reference CCM/HHL.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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