Contracts Manager (Tendering)

PHOENIX RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore seeks a Contracts Manager (Tendering) to lead tendering and pre-contract activities for building projects. The ideal candidate will have 8-12+ years of experience in tendering within the construction industry, managing bids over S$30M. Responsibilities also include developing strategies, managing subcontractors, and overseeing contract compliance. Familiarity with local regulations and estimating tools is essential, along with strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in pre-contracts/tendering/estimating for building projects in Singapore.
• Strong exposure to PSSCOC and public sector tenders.
• Proven track record leading complex bids > S$30M.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering activities for building projects.
• Develop bid strategies in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Manage subcontractor vetting and negotiate best values.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX/Bluebeam

Candy/CCS

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

Job description

Contracts Manager (Tendering) – Building Projects

Role Purpose

Lead end-to-end tendering and pre-contract activities for building projects in Singapore, ensuring competitive, compliant, and risk-managed bids. Drive commercial strategy, accurate pricing, robust subcontractor engagement, and alignment with client requirements, PSSCOC, and Singapore regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

1) Tender Strategy & Governance

• Develop bid strategies and win themes in collaboration with Business Development and Operations.
• Dissect ITT/RFP requirements; prepare compliance matrices and bid programmes.
• Chair tender kick-off, risk review, and adjudication meetings; maintain decision logs.
• Ensure tenders adhere to PSSCOC, client‑specific contracts (e.g., FIDIC variants), and internal approval limits.

2) Estimating & Pricing

• Lead build‑up of direct and indirect costs, preliminaries, and risk & contingency allowances.
• Direct quantity take‑offs and pricing in line with BCA standards and local market norms.
• Conduct labour, plant, material benchmarking and productivity studies using recent project data.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts, payment schedules, and bid margin scenarios for adjudication.

3) Subcontractor & Supply Chain Management

• Structure procurement packages; issue RFQs with clear scopes and BOQs.
• Manage subcontractor/supplier vetting, technical clarifications, and commercial equalisation.
• Negotiate key packages to secure best value while mitigating programme and interface risks.

4) Contract & Risk Management

• Identify and qualify commercial risks (e.g., ground conditions, design development, statutory approvals).
• Draft clarifications, deviations, and qualifications; propose contract amendments where necessary.
• Support value engineering and alternative proposals (materials, methods, sequencing) to enhance competitiveness.
• Prepare risk registers, mitigation plans, and recommend appropriate bonds/insurances.

5) Technical & Programme Integration

• Coordinate with Design/Engineering for buildability, method statements, and construction sequence.
• Align price with programme; validate critical path and preliminaries durations against site constraints.
• Incorporate statutory requirements (e.g., MOM WSH, SCDF, NEA, PUB, URA) into assumptions.

6) Pre‑Award Engagement & Post‑Tender Negotiation

• Manage Q&A, post‑tender interviews, and price clarifications with clients/consultants.
• Lead final negotiation of terms, Schedules of Rates, milestones, LDs, warranties, and performance metrics.
• Oversee handover to delivery team with complete Commercial Handover Pack (BOQ, tender clarifications, risk register, procurement strategy, cashflow).

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering.
• 8–12+ years in pre‑contracts/tendering/estimating for building projects (private & public) in Singapore.
• Strong exposure to PSSCOC, public sector tenders (e.g., BCA, HDB, MOE), and major private developments (residential, commercial, mixed‑use, healthcare/education).
• Proven track record leading complex bids > S$30M, with successful awards.
• Familiarity with BCA Codes and Regulations, MOM WSH Act, SCDF Fire Safety, NEA, PUB, URA development control, and Work Permit/Manpower frameworks.
• Proficient in CostX/Bluebeam, Candy/CCS or equivalent estimating tools; Excel (advanced), Power BI (advantage).

How to Apply

Must Indicate:

• Detailed resume
• Availability or Notice Period to serve
• Reason for Leaving
• Current and Expected Salary

For the exceptional position offered, please email your resume to:

Babs Khanduja (Reg. No. - R1100441)

[e-mail]

Dial: 6463 4941

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