Senior Contracts & Claims Manager – MRT Projects

RS RECRUITMENT AGENCY LLP; Shenton Way; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RS RECRUITMENT AGENCY LLP is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee end-to-end contract administration for large-scale infrastructure projects in Singapore. You will coordinate awards, prepare formal documents, and monitor cost estimates to optimize budgets while leading a QS team and ensuring subcontract milestones are met.

The role requires a Degree in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying, 5+ years in rail/tunnel infrastructure, and at least 3 years in a managerial capacity, with strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying.
• At least 5 years working on local railway, MRT, and infrastructure projects; minimum 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of market demands and pricing.
• Experience in the sub-contract award process.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of contracts, including recommending awards, preparing Letters of Award and Contract Documents, overseeing contract documentation, schedules, and project cost estimation, and preparing and analyzing cost comparisons to optimize project budgeting.
• Lead and review quantity take-offs, comparisons, and subcontractor/supplier award processes.
• Review variation order requests, defend claims, and provide contractual advice.
• Monitor contracts, negotiate final account settlements, draft settlement agreements, and handle additional payment claims and EOT.
• Manage the resolution of contractual claims throughout various project stages, ensuring the timely submission of Progress Claim, variations claim, and finalization of the main contract final account.
• Oversee issuance of Sub-Contract and Payment Response in a timely manner.
• Attend monthly progress meeting, monitor and report status of contracts and procurement activities.
• Ensure subcontract commitments and milestones are achieved by liaising with Project Team members.
• Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), overseeing work progress, and providing mentorship, advice, and guidance to ensure optimal performance of the QS department.

Education

Degree in Commercial Management/ Quantity Surveying

Job description

RS RECRUITMENT AGENCY LLP is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee end-to-end contract administration for large-scale infrastructure projects in Singapore. You will coordinate awards, prepare formal documents, and monitor cost estimates to optimize budgets while leading a QS team and ensuring subcontract milestones are met.

The role requires a Degree in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying, 5+ years in rail/tunnel infrastructure, and at least 3 years in a managerial capacity, with strong