Deputy Contracts Manager

China Construction(South Pacific) Development Company Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contract negotiations and administration. The ideal candidate will have a degree in building or a related field, along with at least 8 years of experience in main contracting companies. Responsibilities include preparing cost comparisons, liaising with sub-contractors, and ensuring timely contract claims. This role requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience as Contract Manager in main contractors.
• Proven ability in managing contract variations and negotiations.
• Experience in Mixed-Development or Healthcare projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost comparisons.
• Liaise and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Measure quantities and take off for accurate progress claims.
• Ensure prompt submission of progressive claims to clients.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree / Diploma 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 relatedjob

Job Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in Building or its equivalent
• 8 years and aboveexperience as Contract Manager in main-con companies
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, contract administration & variation orders
• Preferable experiences in Mixed-Development or Healthcare related projects
• Able to work independently, bemeticulous, analytical with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, a good team player & able to meet tight deadlines
• 5 Days work week