Manager/Senior Manager, Contracts (Building/ Civil)

Changi Airport Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Changi Airport Group is seeking a cost control professional to lead cost management and contract administration for the Changi East programme. You will oversee budgeting, cost estimating, tender documents, and progress payments.

You will collaborate with project officers, consultants and quantity surveyors to establish robust estimates, monitor expenditures and support funding approvals. Strong procurement knowledge and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Engineering or related disciplines is required.
• Relevant experience in contract management for large-scale building or infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Excellent understanding of procurement strategies and practices.
• Experience with MOF DPC Gateway Process and management of consultants' works is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task effectively and be a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management functions and contract administration for Changi East.
• Oversee budgeting and cost estimating, preparation of tender documents, tender evaluation reports, and progress payments.
• Assess changes/variations and claims related to the project.
• Collaborate with Project Officers, consultants, quantity surveyors and other stakeholders to establish robust cost estimates and monitor expenditures.
• Provide advice to project teams and mitigate contractual risks; resolve issues with consultants and contractors.
• Drive development and enhancement of contract management practices and governance across the programme; mentor junior officers.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Building/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Changi Airport Group is part of the inter-agency team developing Changi East, which encompasses the Changi Airport’s future Terminal 5. Changi Airport Group welcomes you to join us today as part of the team helping to shape Singapore's aviation future.

As part of the Development Contracts and Cost Control team, you will lead the cost management functions and pre and post contract administration of contracts for Changi East. You will oversee budgeting & cost estimating, preparation of tender documents, tender evaluation reports, progress payments, assessment of change/variation requests and claims related to the project. You will also work closely with Project Officers, consultants, quantity surveyors, and other stakeholders to establish robust cost estimates, monitor project expenditures, and support funding approvals throughout the project lifecycle. In addition, you will provide advice to project teams, proactively identify and mitigate contractual risks, and lead the resolution of complex issues arising with consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

You will also drive the development and enhancement of contract management practices, strengthen commercial governance frameworks, and mentor junior officers to ensure consistent and effective contract administration across the Changi East programme.

Requirements:

• Degree in Building, Engineering or related disciplines
• Relevant experience in contract management for large-scale building or infrastructure projects is preferred. Candidates will be considered for appointment at a level commensurate with their qualifications and relevant experience
• Excellent understanding of good procurement strategies and practices
• Previous experience in MOF DPC Gateway Process and management of consultants' works will be an added advantage
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to multi-task effectively and a good team player