Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH) seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee project financials, risk and opportunities, and client negotiations. You will lead a team to manage cash flows, procurement strategy, and subcontractor performance while ensuring compliance with contractual and legal requirements.

The role requires 8+ years in construction, strong organizational skills, and proven leadership of a commercial department on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantitative Surveying or related area.
• 8+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• 3–5 years leading the commercial department on large projects.
• Good knowledge of legal aspects relevant to contracting.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Commercial planning and monitoring for project programs and forecasts.
• Guide teams on analysing revenues and costs against forecasts.
• Oversee documentation guidelines for financial reporting.
• Advise on deviations and action plans with supervisor.
• Manage client negotiations and contract variation notices.
• Coordinate procurement and sub-contractor management with supervision.

Skills

Commercial planning

Risk & opportunity management

Cash flow management

Client negotiations

Supplier/sub-contractor management

People management

Education

Degree in Quantitative Surveying or related area

Job description

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH) seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee project financials, risk and opportunities, and client negotiations. You will lead a team to manage cash flows, procurement strategy, and subcontractor performance while ensuring compliance with contractual and legal requirements.

The role requires 8+ years in construction, strong organizational skills, and proven leadership of a commercial department on complex projects.