Senior Contracts Manager

YENG TONG CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a strong background in contract management and construction law. The successful candidate will lead and mentor the contracts team, negotiate contracts, and manage tender submissions for large-scale projects. An ideal applicant will possess at least 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Construction Management or a related field. Excellent negotiation and leadership skills are essential in this critical role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in contract management within the construction industry.
• Proven track record in leading contract teams and managing tenders for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, procurement practices, and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the contracts team to achieve departmental and project goals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve contractual issues.
• Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Direct the preparation, review, and submission of tenders for new projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Budgets

Construction Management

Construction

Quantity Surveying

Construction Law

Contract Management

Invoicing

Administration

Stakeholder Engagement

Procurement

Dispute Resolution

Team Management

Civil Engineering

Cash Flow

Tendering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, or related field

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the contracts team to achieve departmental and project goals. Allocate resources effectively and ensure high performance across contract administration and tendering functions.
• Contract Management: draft, review, negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence and agreements, maintaining accurate records and document registers.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve contractual issues.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, safeguarding the firm’s interests.
• Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Tendering & Business Development: direct the preparation, review, and submission of tenders for new projects.
• Analyze tender documents, specifications, and drawings to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and technical teams to develop competitive bids.
• Support strategic business growth by securing profitable projects.
• Overall Commercial Oversight: monitor project budgets, cash flow, and financial performance related to contracts.
• Provide commercial advice to senior management and project teams.
• Ensure timely invoicing, payment collection, and contract close‑out.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Represent the firm in negotiations and industry forums.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractual matters.
• Perform other ad‑hoc duties as assigned by superiors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in contract management within the construction industry.
• Proven track record in leading contract teams and managing tenders for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, procurement practices, and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in contract management software and the MS Office Suite.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
• Detail‑oriented and proactive in risk management.
• Collaborative leader who inspires and motivates teams.
• Confident decision‑maker with integrity and professionalism.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Negotiation
• Budgets
• Construction Management
• Construction
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Law
• Contract Management
• Invoicing
• Administration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Procurement
• Dispute Resolution
• Team Management
• Civil Engineering
• Cash Flow
• Tendering