Senior Contracts Manager - Changi

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for a project contract-based role ending in 2027. The position is based at Changi Project Office with a 5.5 day work week and a salary of SGD 8,000–12,000 per month, depending on experience.

You will lead the contracts team, oversee tendering, and manage contractual governance, risk, and disputes while ensuring profitable project outcomes and strict compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (construction/engineering/law).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract management within construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, procurement practices, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the contracts team to achieve project goals.
• Oversee tendering, bid reviews, and submission of tenders for new projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial performance related to contracts.
• Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Act as primary contact for contractual matters and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Contract management

Tendering

Stakeholder engagement

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, QS, Civil Eng, or Law

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager - Project contract based (estimated end in 2027)

Work Location: Changi, Project Office (Lavender area)

Working days: 5.5 days 8am to 5pm, alt sat full day

Salary: $8,000 to $12,000 (depends on experience)

Job Description

• Involve in Leadership & Team Management to 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.

• Involve in Contract Management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence and agreements, and maintain 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 while safeguarding the firm’s interests.

• Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes.

• Involve in Tendering & Business Development by directing 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.

• Involve in Overall Commercial Oversight to 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.

• Involve in Stakeholder Engagement to 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.
  Proficiency in contract management software and the MS Office Suite.