DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER, CONTRACTS (CIVIL) (PROJECT AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT / INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

Land Transport Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority of Singapore is seeking a contract specialist to work on a diverse range of road and rail projects, including stations, tunnels and viaducts. You will help ensure vendor contracts are administered in line with provisions and procedures.

You will review cashflow forecasts, procurement and tender documents, and cost data analyses, while supporting post-award administration and payment processes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Building/Project and Facilities Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in cost estimation, contract administration or project management of multi-disciplinary engineering/construction projects.
• Good knowledge of standard conditions of contracts specific to engineering or construction projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fresh graduates may apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve contractual issues for land transport projects.
• Navigate cashflow/budgetary forecasts and procurement documents.
• Review contractual arrangements and award of civil contracts.
• Handle payments, claims and variation orders in post-award administration.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Project management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

With our increasing number of rail and road projects, there are always new contracts being called in order to keep Singapore's public transport system going and growing. LTA Safety & Contracts group plays a critical role in managing and resolving contractual issues for our various land transport projects.

You will work on a diverse range of contracts for road and rail projects including the construction of stations, tunnels and viaducts. You will play a critical role, in our drive to ensure that the contracts with our vendor partners are administered in line with contract provisions and proper procedures. You are required to navigate matters on cashflow / budgetary forecasts, review of contractual arrangements, procurement and tender document preparation, cost data analysis, award of civil contracts, payment, claims and variation orders in addition to post-award contract administration.

• Knowledge in Building / Project and Facilities Management / Quantity Surveying / Infrastructure and Project Management
• Experience in cost estimation, contract administration or project management of multi-disciplinary engineering / construction projects
• Good knowledge of standard conditions of contracts specific to engineering or construction projects
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Those without working experience are welcome to apply

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment.