Senior Contracts Lead - Construction & Risk

Tiong Seng Contractors (Pte) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TIONG SENG CONTRACTORS (PRIVATE) LIMITED is seeking a driven Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual matters across projects in Singapore. The role focuses on team leadership, risk mitigation, and robust cost management.

You will provide expert contract advice, handle progress and variation claims, and ensure final account settlements are accurate and compliant, supporting project profitability and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in industry contractual practices; familiarity with REDAS, SIA, and PSSCOC forms.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, at least 5 years in a Main Contractor role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to oversee commercial and operational matters, ensuring effective project delivery and risk mitigation.
• Conduct detailed evaluation and value engineering to optimize project costs and scopes, supporting procurement decisions and award recommendations.
• Provide expert contractual advice and administer contracts, proactively managing and resolving contractual issues to safeguard project interests.
• Evaluate and certify Main Contract and Sub-Contract progress claims, variation claims, payments, and final account settlements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and control project cash flow, budgeting, and cost management to maintain financial health and project profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Project Teams, Clients, Consultants, Subcontractors, and Suppliers to facilitate smooth project execution and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Risk management

Value engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering

Tools

REDAS

SIA

PSSCOC

Job description

TIONG SENG CONTRACTORS (PRIVATE) LIMITED is seeking a driven Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual matters across projects in Singapore. The role focuses on team leadership, risk mitigation, and robust cost management.

You will provide expert contract advice, handle progress and variation claims, and ensure final account settlements are accurate and compliant, supporting project profitability and client satisfaction.