Senior Contracts Manager (MRT Projects)(MNC)

RS RECRUITMENT AGENCY LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RS RECRUITMENT AGENCY LLP is seeking an experienced contracts leader to manage all contract aspects for major infrastructure projects in Singapore. You will oversee awards, documents, cost estimation, and procurement, while leading a QS team and ensuring timely progress reporting.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, deep knowledge of sub-contracting, and the ability to defend claims and optimize budgeting across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying.
• At least 5 years in local railway, tunnel (MRT), and infrastructure projects, with minimum 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of market demands and pricing.
• Experience in sub-contract award process.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of contracts, including recommending awards, preparing Letters of Award and Contract Documents, overseeing contract documentation, schedules, and cost estimation.
• Lead and review quantity take-offs, comparisons, and subcontractor/supplier award processes.
• Review variation order requests, defend claims, and provide contractual advice.
• Monitor contracts, negotiate final account settlements, draft settlement agreements, and handle payment claims and EOT.
• Establish KPIs, oversee work progress, and mentor the QS team.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Cost estimation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Commercial Management/ Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

• Manage all aspects of contracts, including recommending awards, preparing Letters of Award and Contract Documents, overseeing contract documentation, schedules, and project cost estimation, and preparing and analyzing cost comparisons to optimize project budgeting.
• Lead and review quantity take-offs, comparisons, and subcontractor/supplier award processes.
• Review variation order requests, defend claims, and provide contractual advice.
• Monitor contracts, negotiate final account settlements, draft settlement agreements, and handle additional payment claims and EOT.
• Manage the resolution of contractual claims throughout various project stages, ensuring the timely submission of Progress Claim, variations claim, and finalization of the main contract final account
• Oversee issuance of Sub-Contract and Payment Response in a timely manner.
• Attend monthly progress meeting, monitor and report status of contracts and procurement activities.
• Ensure subcontract commitments and milestones are achieved by liaising with Project Team members.
• Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), overseeing work progress, and providing mentorship, advice, and guidance to ensure optimal performance of the QS department.

Requirements

• Degree in Commercial Management/ Quantity Surveying
• At least 5 years working experience in handling local railway, tunnel (MRT), and other infrastructure projects and minimum 3 years in managerial role.
• Possess strong knowledge of market demands and pricing
• Experience in the sub-contract award process.