Senior Commercial Manager – Construction & Contracts

quantum automation pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangement

5 days week

Medical benefits

Annual Wages Supplement

Performance Bonus

Insurance

Company transport provided at Admiraly

Job summary

quantum automation pte ltd in Singapore is seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex projects in ELV, M&E and systems integration.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, and contracts, mentor QS staff, and coordinate with PROJECT MANAGERS, engineers and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The role includes a five-day week with medical benefits, annual wage supplement and performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines.
• Experience in cost control, commercial management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets, cost plans and commercial strategies upon project award.
• Monitor project costs, profitability and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial reports.
• Identify commercial risks and mitigation measures.
• Analyse project performance and recommend cost optimisation opportunities.
• Review client contracts, subcontract agreements and tender documents.
• Interpret contractual obligations and advise project teams on commercial matters.
• Administer contractual notices, correspondence and commercial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions and company commercial procedures.
• Support resolution of contractual and commercial issues.
• Review and oversee the preparation of monthly progress claims.
• Review subcontractor payment claims and commercial assessments.
• Monitor payment certifications, project receivables and cash flow.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely payment.
• Support commercial recovery and resolution of outstanding payment issues.
• Lead the identification, evaluation and pricing of variation works.
• Review and negotiate variation claims with clients and consultants.
• Monitor variation approval status and recovery of project entitlements.
• Coordinate Extension of Time (EOT) submissions where applicable.
• Ensure contractual entitlements are properly documented and recovered.
• Review and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure timely closure of all commercial matters upon project completion.
• Resolve outstanding contractual and financial issues before projectclose-out.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports for management review.
• Monitor project financial performance against approved budgets.
• Maintain commercial risk registers and recommend mitigation actions.
• Support management with commercial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Lead, mentor and supervise Assistant QS / QS personnel.
• Review commercial submissions and contractual documentation prior to submission.
• Provide technical guidance on quantity surveying, contract administration and commercial management.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Commercial Department procedures and ISO workflows.
• Assist the Head of Commercial in developing commercial policies, processes and best practices.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Finance, Clients, Consultants and Subcontractors.
• Attend project and commercial meetings to provide commercial advice and recommendations.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Diploma in Construction/Building Services

Tools

ERP systems

QS software

Job description

quantum automation pte ltd in Singapore is seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex projects in ELV, M&E and systems integration.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, and contracts, mentor QS staff, and coordinate with PROJECT MANAGERS, engineers and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The role includes a five-day week with medical benefits, annual wage supplement and performance bonus.