Deputy Manager (Contracts)

TIONG SENG CONTRACTORS (PRIVATE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Singapore is looking for a highly skilled individual to manage and lead a team in commercial operational matters. The role includes evaluating and negotiating procurement costs, administering contracts, and overseeing project financials. Candidates must possess a recognized degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields, with at least 10 years of experience in a main contractor role across residential, commercial, or institutional projects. Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with a main contractor in residential, commercial, or institution projects.
• Proficient in contractual practices and standard forms like REDAS, SIA & PSSCOC.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for a manager position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team on commercial operational matters.
• Evaluate, negotiate costs for procurement and recommend awards.
• Handle contract administration and resolution of issues.
• Evaluate and certify contract progress and variation claims.
• Manage project cash flow, budgeting, and cost control.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, consultants, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Digital mindset

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Manage and lead a team on commercial operational matters as follows:
• Evaluation, value engineering, negotiation of cost/scope for procurement and make recommendation for award
• Contract administration including render contractual advice, handling and resolution of contractual issues, if any
• Evaluation and certification of Main Contract /Sub Contract progress and variation claims, payments including settlement of final accounts
• Project cash flow, budgeting and cost control
• Liaise with Project Team/s and Client/ Consultants and Subcontractors/Suppliers

Requirement

• Recognized Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or any other related discipline
• Proficient with industry’s contractual practices and various standard forms of contracts such as REDAS,SIA & PSSCOC
• At least 10 years of working experience with a Main Contractor and experience in residential, commercial and/or Institution projects is preferred.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for Manager position
• Possess good written, communication, negotiation, interpersonal and leadership qualities
• Articulate and possess a digital mindset