Manager / Snr Manager, Budget & Contract Management

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to join the Development team, handling cost planning, procurement and contract administration for building projects. You will work with project managers, consultants and stakeholders to ensure governance and regulatory compliance across procurement and contractual processes.

You will lead drafting and reviewing tender documents, manage tender submissions, evaluate outcomes and support tender awards while overseeing contract administration,

Qualifications

• Relevant background in Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or related fields.
• At least 5–8 years of relevant experience, familiar with public sector works and government procurement system.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, including PSSCOC and construction project finance.
• Experience in project cost planning, budget management and cashflow monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost planning, procurement and contract administration from initiation to post-construction.
• Draft and review tender documents; manage queries, evaluate submissions and support tender awards.
• Administer contract documentation including certificates/warranties, payments, variations, EOT and loss & expense claims.
• Attend site meetings to provide contractual advice and support; track cashflow projections and prepare reports.
• Analyze cost data from past and current projects to support budgeting and planning.
• Review divisional policies and ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Budgeting

Cost planning

Stakeholder management

Tendering

Project finance

Education

Degree in Contract Management or Quantity Surveying or Building

Job description

What the role is

In this role, you will be part of the Development team managing building project cost planning, procurement and contract administration, as well as ensuring proper project governance and adherence to procurement, contractual, policy and regulatory requirements. You will be working closely with project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders in your areas of work.

What you will be working on

Work with project teams from initiation to post-construction stages, in planning for project cost, seeking funding and managing budget. Co-plan and manage consultancy and construction procurement works, including tender timelines and processes. Work with project teams in drafting and reviewing tender documents, managing tender queries, evaluating tender submissions, providing recommendations and supporting tender award. Manage contracts including administering submissions of certificates/warranties/ agreements, reviewing and processing payments, reviewing claims relating to work variations, Extension of Time (EOT) and Loss & Expense (L&E), finalisation of accounts and related contractual documentation. Attend project / construction site meetings/discussions where necessary to provide contractual advice and support. Track and review cashflow projections and prepare necessary reports. Cost data analysis of past and current projects to support budget and project planning. Support the review of divisional policies and guidelines. Ensure proper project governance and regulatory compliance.

What we are looking for

Relevant background in Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or other relevant fields.

Procurement

Preferably at least 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience, familiar with public sector works and government procurement system.

Contract Management

Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, including using PSSCOC and construction project finance.

Budget Planning & Administration

Experience in project cost planning, budget management and cashflow monitoring. Good communication, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Meticulous and attentive to details. Dynamic, efficient and highly motivated, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

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