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

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

Job summary

A statutory board for land transport in Singapore is seeking a Deputy / Assistant Manager for managing contracts in civil projects. Responsibilities include overseeing contract administration and ensuring adherence to contract provisions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in project management and demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills. Opportunities for professionals looking to contribute to an integrated transport system are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Building / Project Management / Quantity Surveying is required.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary engineering projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of contract conditions specific to construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve contractual issues for land transport projects.
• Administer contracts in line with provisions and procedures.
• Conduct cash flow and budgetary forecasts.

Skills

Knowledge in Building / Project and Facilities Management / Quantity Surveying

Experience in cost estimation, contract administration or project management

Good knowledge of standard conditions of contracts

Ability to work well in a team

Good verbal and written communication skills

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
• 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.