Head of Project Controls, Contracts & Risk

ACHIEVE CAREER CONSULTANT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top recruitment firm is seeking a seasoned Construction Contract Manager to lead project administration and manage claims. Located in Central Singapore, this role requires significant experience in handling complex healthcare construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong contract management skills and have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. Competitive salary and a collaborative working environment are offered.

Benefits

Conducive working environment

Attractive incentives

Employee satisfaction focus

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably with healthcare projects.
• Strong understanding of local construction contracts and practices.
• Ability to manage contract administration across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration from negotiations to project close-out.
• Oversee claims management and develop dispute avoidance strategies.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and provide leadership to project teams.

Skills

Management Skills

Claims Management

Construction Management

Site Planning

Healthcare

Project Control

Risk Management

Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural, Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Architectural Firm
• 5 days, Monday - Friday
• Central
• Excellent Employee-Centric Environment

Our client is a creater for world class solutions for healthcare and construction technology. The Group creates unique solutions for healthcare facilities, research and laboratiories for healthcare and biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration from pre-contract negotiations through project close-out across all projects.
• Advise senior management on contractual rights, obligations, risk exposure, and strategies for complex or high-value projects.
• Oversee claims management including EOTs, variations, prolongation, disruption, and loss & expense claims.
• Develop and execute claims, defence, and dispute avoidance strategies aligned with commercial objectives.
• Establish and manage project control systems covering programme, contractual compliance, and commercial risk.
• Review contractor programmes, monitor progress, and implement recovery strategies where required.
• Manage RFC, RFI, and change control processes, assessing contractual, programme, and commercial impacts.
• Identify, mitigate, and report contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, consultants, clients, and contractors on contractual, claims, and dispute matters.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to project teams on contracts, claims awareness, and programme management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Architectural, Engineering or any other related technical discipline
• Possess minimum 12 years post-graduate relevant experience in the construction industry. Preferably in the construction of healthcare projects.
• Strong working knowledge of local construction contracts and practices.
• Proven experience handling EOTs, prolongation, disruption, and complex consultancy claims.
• Exposure to healthcare projects is an advantage..
• Can navigate through conflict situations and defuse tension.

Other Information

• Location: Central
• Working days: 5 days
• Salary: salary will commensurate according to experience & qualifications
• The Company strives to achieve employee satisfaction and provides conducive working environment, attractive incentives and remuneration to all staff.

How to Apply

This position is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual. It comes with stimulating challenges that will mould your capabilities and reveal your potential.

Simply submit your application with your updated Resume in MS Word Format to David Sia Yi Sheng (EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1875905, Achieve Career Consultant Pte Ltd EA Licence No. 05C3451) (BEP) by clicking the ‘Apply link’ /

or call your friendly Consultant, David, at 9271 7510 for a confidential discussion.

Please indicate the below information in your resume:

• Current & Expected Salary
• Reason(s) for leaving
• Notice Period / Availability to commence work

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Tell Employers What Skills You Have

• Management Skills
• Claims Management
• Construction Management
• Construction
• Assessing
• Site Planning
• Architectural
• Healthcare
• Project Control
• Risk Management
• Project Planning
• Planner
• Primavera P6
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Scheduling
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Delivery
• Cost Control