Deputy Contracts Manager | LTA / MRT & Tunnelling Projects

BANEN ASSOCIATES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Performance Bonus

Manager Allowance

Site Allowance

Travel Allowance

Training & Career Development

Medical & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Leading A1 Main Contractor in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contract management for major LTA MRT station and tunnelling projects. You will oversee contract administration, cost control and subcontract management, coordinating with LTA, consultants and project teams to drive timely, accurate claims and final accounts.

A minimum 8 years’ relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Quantity Surveying / Contracts Management experience.
• Experience with LTA civil infrastructure projects and MRT/tunnelling exposure.
• Strong post-contract commercial management experience on MRT/underground structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Contracts Manager in overseeing contract administration, commercial management and cost control for major LTA MRT and tunnelling projects.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and subcontract administration.
• Oversee progress claims, variation orders, cost assessments and final accounts, ensuring accurate commercial reporting and financial control.
• Prepare, review and manage extension-of-time (EOT) claims, contractual correspondence and commercial claims.
• Coordinate with LTA, consultants, subcontractors and project teams to resolve contractual matters, variations and commercial disputes.
• Support the Contracts Manager in commercial risk management, cost forecasting, budget monitoring and project financial performance.

Skills

Post-contract management

Cost control

Contract negotiations

Subcontract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Lead Commercial and Contract Management Across Major LTA MRT Station, Depot and Tunnelling

Company: Leading A1 Main Contractor

Position: Deputy Contracts Manager

Working Week: Monday – Friday, 5 Days per Week

Salary: Upto SGD 10,000 per Month

Project Types: LTA MRT Stations | Tunnelling | Underground Infrastructure

Project Location: Singapore

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Package: Competitive Salary (Negotiable) + AWS + Performance Bonus + Manager Allowance + Site Allowance + Travel Allowance

Benefits: Training & Career Development + Medical & Dental Insurance + Other Attractive Employee Benefits

Eligibility: Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Singapore.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Contracts Manager in overseeing contract administration, commercial management and cost control for major LTA MRT and tunnelling projects.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and subcontract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee progress claims, variation orders, cost assessments and final accounts, ensuring accurate commercial reporting and financial control.
• Prepare, review and manage extension-of-time (EOT) claims, contractual correspondence and commercial claims in accordance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate with LTA, consultants, subcontractors and project teams to resolve contractual matters, variations and commercial disputes.
• Support the Contracts Manager in commercial risk management, cost forecasting, budget monitoring and project financial performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Quantity Surveying / Contracts Management experience, including substantial exposure to LTA civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong post-contract commercial management experience on MRT Stations, Underground Structures and/or Tunnelling projects.
• Strong experience in subcontract administration, variation orders, progress claims, EOT claims, cost control and final accounts.
• Experience working with an A1/Main Contractor in Singapore, preferably on major LTA MRT or tunnelling contracts.
• Good knowledge of Singapore construction contracts, LTA contractual requirements and commercial procedures, with strong negotiation, leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.

CAREER PROSPECT

An excellent opportunity to join a leading A1 Main Contractor delivering major LTA Infrastructure projects in Singapore, offering long‑term stability and career progression towards Contracts Manager and senior commercial leadership positions.