[LTA-P&C] DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER, CONTRACTS (CIVIL)

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in land transport is seeking a Deputy/Assistant Manager for Contracts (Civil) to oversee contract administration for rail and road projects. The role includes handling contract provisions, cost analysis, and teamwork to ensure successful management of these critical projects. Candidates with relevant knowledge in project management and contract administration are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Building / Project and Facilities Management / Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in cost estimation or project management of engineering projects is preferred.
• No prior working experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts for road and rail projects including stations and tunnels.
• Manage cashflow, budget forecasts, and review contractual arrangements.
• Handle procurement, claims, and post-award contract administration.

Skills

Knowledge in Building

Project Management

Contract Administration

Cost Estimation

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Degree in Project and Facilities Management / Quantity Surveying / Infrastructure

Job description

What the role is:

DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER, CONTRACTS (CIVIL) (PROJECT AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)

What you will be working on:

With our increasing number of rail and road projects, there are always new contracts being called in order to keep Singapore's public transport system going and growing. LTA Safety & Contracts group plays a critical role in managing and resolving contractual issues for our various land transport projects.

You will work on a diverse range of contracts for road and rail projects including the construction of stations, tunnels and viaducts. You will play a critical role, in our drive to ensure that the contracts with our vendor partners are administered in line with contract provisions and proper procedures. You are required to navigate matters on cashflow / budgetary forecasts, review of contractual arrangements, procurement and tender document preparation, cost data analysis, award of civil contracts, payment, claims and variation orders in addition to post-award contract administration.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge in Building / Project and Facilities Management / Quantity Surveying / Infrastructure and Project Management
• Experience in cost estimation, contract administration or project management of multi-disciplinary engineering / construction projects
• Good knowledge of standard conditions of contracts specific to engineering or construction projects
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Those without working experience are welcome to apply

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment.

About Land Transport Authority

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under Ministry of Transport that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, highly motivated, passionate and qualified professionals to join us.Many opportunities & challenges await those who are keen on an exciting career to realise our commitment to envision & implement an integrated transport system.