Senior Contracts & Commercial Lead – M&E Construction

SMITECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SMITECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD invites an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, commercial governance and risk management for M&E construction projects in Singapore. You will collaborate with project management, QS/commercial teams, consultants, clients, subcontractors and senior management to manage contract obligations, claims, variations, extensions of time, and final accounts.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in a relevant field and possess 8+ years of

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, M&E Engineering, Contract Management, Law or Civil Engineering.
8+ years of relevant contracts, commercial or quantity surveying experience in M&E infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims, final accounts and contractual correspondence.
Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and administer main contracts, subcontracts, procurement agreements and project commercial documentation for M&E construction works.
Review contract terms, tender documents, specifications and conditions of contract to identify commercial, contractual and operational risks.
Advise project teams and management on contractual obligations, notices, claims strategy, risk exposure and dispute avoidance.
Prepare, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims submissions, variation claims, EOT claims, loss and expense claims and related substantiation.
Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams on progress claims, payment responses, variation orders, subcontractor claims, final accounts and cost impact assessments.
Monitor project contract performance, deliverables, key milestones, contractual deadlines and compliance with client requirements.
Support negotiation with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.
Maintain proper contract records, claim files, correspondence logs, payment documentation and audit trails.
Support tender review, contract negotiation and commercial risk assessment for new and ongoing projects.
Assist in resolving contractual disputes, payment issues and project close-out matters in a practical and commercially sound manner.