Senior Construction Contracts & Risk Specialist

Surbana Jurong Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement specialist in Singapore to lead procurement strategy, advise on contracts, draft tenders, and manage claims and risk across major infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidate holds a recognised degree in Law or QS with 10+ years in a consultancy environment, and is adept at negotiating and resolving disputes while staying current with industry regulations. Travel overseas as needed for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Legal and/or Quantity Surveying with good understanding of the construction process.
• At least 10 years experience in a QS consulting environment, preferably with infrastructure, container port, marine terminals or coastal development projects.
• Must be well versed with the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and various types of Contract Conditions.
• Has good writing and communication skills and strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts.
• Resourceful and able to work independently and is a good team player as well.
• Possess excellent people skills with the ability to integrate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willing to traveloverseas as and when required for handling of overseas projects.

Responsibilities

• Formulation of procurement strategy, advise on form of contract, preparation of tender documentations in particularly contractual provisions, carry out pre-qualification, administration of tender process, evaluation of tender submissions and preparation of tender recommendation report.
• To work closely with the project teams and provide contractual advice, draft of contractual correspondences, review variation claims, extension of time claims and loss & expense claims, prepare and maintain project contractual risk register.
• Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with contractors.
• Continuous monitoring and reviews of the legal developments in the construction industry and provides regular updates to the project teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Tender administration

Contract management

Risk assessment

Dispute resolution

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Law or QS degree

Job description

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement specialist in Singapore to lead procurement strategy, advise on contracts, draft tenders, and manage claims and risk across major infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidate holds a recognised degree in Law or QS with 10+ years in a consultancy environment, and is adept at negotiating and resolving disputes while staying current with industry regulations. Travel overseas as needed for project delivery.