Contracts Manager (Hospital)

China Construction (South Pacific) Development Co Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contract negotiations and administration. Responsibilities include preparing claims, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building, over 10 years of experience in a main contractor environment, and proven expertise in handling large-scale projects. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Contract Manager in main-con companies.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, administration, and variation orders.
• At least one full lifecycle project experience in a general hospital building.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost comparison.
• Obtain quotations, liaise and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Measure quantities and take off for project claims.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Building or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost comparison
• Obtaining quotations, liaising and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers
• Responsible for measuring quantities and taking off
• Works closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Client / Client Representatives and Sub-Contractors to accurately arrive with progress claims and variation claims.
• Deals with contractual issues between main contractor and client, and those between main contractor and sub-contractors
• Ensures progressive claims are promptly put up to the client through accurate measurement of actual works accomplished.
• Prepare Variation Orders, claims, final accounts, settlement and sub-contractor payments
• All other QS related job

Job Requirements

• Degree in Building or its equivalent, recognised by PE Board or equivalent authority.
• 10 years and above experience as Contract Manager in main-con companies
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, contract administration & variation orders
• At least one full lifecycle project experience in a general hospital building
• Experience in working with large-scale complex public projects.
• Good communication skill and able to interact with all level of staff.
• Good team player, keen desire to learn, contribute, advance and progress with the company
• Able to work independently, be meticulous, analytical with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, a good team player & able to meet tight deadlines