Deputy Contracts Manager

OUR RECRUITERS LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Contracts Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and manage procurement and contract processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in infrastructure projects. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract negotiation, administration, and/or management.
• Experience in infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors in procurement and contract management.
• Review contract documents and provide cost estimates for tenders.
• Prepare and monitor project cost budgets and cash flow.
• Oversee main contract progress claims and subcontract payments.
• Resolve contract disputes and assess entitlements for extensions of time.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Deputy Contracts Manager

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors in procurement and contract management.
• Review contract documents and provide cost estimates for tenders.
• Prepare and monitor project cost budgets and cash flow, adjusting budget projections for design/construction changes and variations.
• Oversee main contract progress claims and subcontract payments, including variation claims.
• Resolve contract disputes and assess entitlements for extensions of time and loss/expense claims.
• Independently manage large-scale projects.
• Maintain records of all contract-related correspondence and documentation.
• Communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders.
• Ensure timely finalisation of main and subcontract agreements.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract negotiation, administration, and/or management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-oriented approach.
• Experience in infrastructure projects is preferred.