Express Of Interest: Contracts Manager_Singapore

CBRE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major commercial real estate firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager based in Singapore. The role involves managing commercial and contractual matters for data centre developments, with responsibilities including contract negotiation, lifecycle management, and relationship building. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering or Law. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and innovation in real estate services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract and claim management.
• Experience with projects exceeding SGD500 million in value.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with delivery teams on contract issues across APAC.
• Manage and resolve contract disputes amicably.
• Contribute to process improvements in data centre delivery.

Skills

Contract Management

Commercial Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Communication

Relationship Building

Influencing

Education

Degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying or Business/Commerce

Job description

Express of Interest: Contracts Manager Singapore

Job ID 249673

Posted 25-Nov-2025

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Administrative, Construction

Location(s) Singapore - Singapore

About CBRE

CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm; a growing and visionary organisation, comprised of the best and brightest professionals. Within Global Workspace Solutions, also known as GWS, we are invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and client accounts.

About the Role

Based at Client's Singapore Head Office, this role reports to the Senior Contracts Manager and works closely with cross-functional teams and leadership across the Asia Pacific region. As a trusted business partner, you will support delivery teams on commercial and contractual matters throughout the full lifecycle of data centre developments.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with delivery teams to provide guidance on commercial and contract-related issues across APAC.
• Manage and resolve contract interpretation or dispute matters in a creative and balanced manner, while considering both parties’ objectives and long‑term outcomes.
• Support initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness in data centre delivery.
• Contribute to innovations that drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• Negotiating and drafting key commercial outcomes in new contracts, variations and contractual correspondence.
• Contract lifecycle management including kick‑off, monitoring contractor performance and proactively managing contract works delivery through to completion and project close out.
• Assessing and managing contract claims including variations, time‑related claims, payment claims and invoices.
• Cost management and forecasting for cost reporting and cashflow projection across in‑flight projects.
• Developing and implementing reporting tools for measurement of key contract metrics.

About you

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract and claim management.
• Successfully delivered projects in a contracts or commercial role in a complex construction or development environment with contract value exceeding SGD500 million.
• Degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying or Business/Commerce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to problem‑solve and bring matters to a close.
• Authentic and genuine personality who can build strong relationships with diverse personalities around the world.
• Strong influencing skills with a history of demonstrated business partnering to achieve broader business goals is critical to success in this role.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

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