Senior Contracts Administrator / Assistant Manager (Construction M&E)

Bosh Engineering Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosh Engineering Private Limited is seeking a qualified professional for contract administration and quantity surveying support. The role involves reviewing notices and schedules, monitoring completion dates, and handling timely correspondence related to contracts.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, at least five years of experience in construction, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Construction Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years experience in construction or quantity surveying with contract knowledge.
• Experience in contract administration and extension of time / loss and expense claims advantageous.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Review contract requirements, notices, and schedules to ensure compliance.
• Monitor contract completion, track delays and impacts.
• Prepare and negotiate claims for extension of time and costs.
• Support quantity surveying activities: variations, payment claims, final accounts, tender reviews.
• Liaise with consultants/solicitors on claims and legal matters.
• Coordinate with project director/manager and construction planner for planning and execution.
• Assist in purchase/work order agreements and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review of contract requirements as to notices, preparing pro-forma letters and schedules and ensuring that strict time scales for the submission of initial notices, interim and final particulars are in compliance with conditions of contract.

• Monitoring of contract completion or extended completion and track the delays, causes and impacts upon the contract.

• Ensuring all matters and correspondence of a contractual nature are responded in an appropriate and timely manner according to provision of contract.

• Preparation and negotiation of claims for extension of time, loss and expense, etc.

• Providing support of other operating units in terms of quantity surveying and contract administration such as variations, payment claims, final account settlement, review of tender documents and letters of awards, binding of contract / sub-contract documents etc.

• Liaise with Consultants / Solicitors pertaining to claims and legal matters.

• Deployment may be centralized in Head Office or site based at Site Office depending on project scale and needs.

• Taking instructions directly from Project Director/Project Manager on site.

• Reporting to Contracts Manager and Department Head and taking instruction from any one of them for all matters relating to construction planning and working closely and jointly with Construction Planner.

• Assist in the preparation of Purchase / Work Order Agreements including fronting vendors to negotiate on terms and conditions.

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in Quantity Surveying / Construction Project Management or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years working experience in either a construction firm or a quantity surveying practice with good knowledge in contracts and ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

• Previous exposure / experience in contract administration and preparation of extension of time and loss and expense claims would be a distinct advantage.

• A good command of spoken and written English and computer literate.

• A team player, able to communicate and coordinate effectively.

• Possess high level of integrity, positive attitude, high initiative, meticulous coupled with good analytical skills.

• Travelling may be required.