Contracts Manager (Post - Award)

COENS ENERGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in the marine sector is recruiting a contracts professional in Singapore. This position requires providing commercial and contractual guidance throughout project phases, including tendering and project delivery, while managing claims and disputes. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years of experience in contracts within marine, offshore, or shipbuilding industries. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contracts or commercial roles within marine, offshore, or shipbuilding industries.
• Familiarity with project contracts and variation orders.
• Experience in claims management and dispute mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual advice from tendering through project completion.
• Support contract administration review during tender stage.
• Manage claims, disputes, and settlements ensuring contractual compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field

Job description

COENS Energy is assisting a client in the marine and offshore sector to recruit a contracts professional. The role provides commercial and contractual guidance across projects, supporting senior management and project teams in mitigating risks, managing claims, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams from tendering through construction to project completion and payment.
• Support contract administration review during tender stage to ensure optimal commercial positions. Collaborate with procurement and subcontracting teams to ensure compliance with key contract terms and frame agreements.
• Track project milestones, verify claims, and manage variation orders in coordination with project management.
• Identify potential disputes or delays and develop mitigation strategies with Legal and project teams.
• Manage claims, disputes, and settlements, ensuring resolution in line with contractual obligations.
• Guide internal teams (Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Subcontracting) on contract deliverables and compliance.
• Conduct workshops to familiarize project teams with contractual risks and opportunities.
• Continuously review and improve processes, policies, and systems supporting contract management and administration.
• Enforce governance and risk management practices to prevent issues during project execution, contract administration, and cost management.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contracts or commercial roles within marine, offshore, or shipbuilding industries.
• Familiarity with project contracts, variation orders, notice periods, cost control and subcontractor management.
• Experience in claims management and dispute mitigation.
• Understanding of project execution processes and record retention requirements.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and high integrity.
• Proficient in English; ability to read/write Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to regional shipyards as required.

Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!