Senior Manager (Contracts Management)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager to oversee end-to-end development project contracts, ensuring governance and audit readiness. You will manage pre-construction engagement through to final account closure, apply sound contractual judgement, and maintain robust documentation across projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction contract law, variation/claims management, and familiarity with BCA frameworks and digital tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the infrastructure/building field.
• Hands-on experience managing development project contracts.
• Familiarity with BCA procurement frameworks (PQM, QFM) and GeBIZ.
• Experience with dispute resolution mechanisms (adjudication or mediation).
• SISV accreditation or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage development project contracts across the full project cycle, from pre-construction to post-construction closing.
• Handle variation orders, extension of time, loss and expense claims, and final account closure.
• Maintain contract documentation and audit-ready records.
• Monitor contract performance, milestones, financial commitments and contractor performance.
• Engage stakeholders on contractual matters and document PA positions.
• Support process improvements to streamline contract administration and governance.

Skills

Contract law

Variation management

Dispute resolution

Governance

Education

SISV accreditation

Tools

GeBIZ

BIM

Job description

[What the role is]The Senior Manager supports the end-to-end administration of PA development project contracts, from pre-construction design stage engagement through to post-construction final account closure.The role ensures that contracts are administered in accordance with PA policies, Government Instruction Manuals, and relevant authorities' requirements, safeguarding PA's contractual and financial interests while contributing to the timely delivery of community spaces.Working closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors, the incumbent applies sound contractual judgement to resolve day-to-day contract matters and maintains robust documentation standards that uphold PA's governance and audit requirements.[What you will be working on]Manage assigned development project contracts across the full project cycle from pre-construction design stage engagement, through construction administration, to post-construction final account closure — ensuring contracts are administered in accordance with PA policies, government IMs, and relevant authorities’ requirements.Manage variation orders, extension of time, loss and expense claims and final account closure for assigned projects, applying sound contractual judgement and maintaining proper documentation to support governance and audit requirements.Maintain contract documentation and records management including contractual correspondences, approvals, variation orders, and financial records ensuring all files are complete, accurate and audit ready at all times.Monitor contract performance for the assigned projects, tracking key milestones, financial commitments and contractor performance to identify risks early and escalate or implement appropriate mitigation measures.Engage stakeholders and contracting parties on contractual matters, ensuring PA's positions are clearly communicated and appropriately documented.Contribute to cost intelligence efforts by upkeeping and providing project cost data inputs, supporting benchmarking and planning exercise.Support and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the section by identifying opportunities to streamline contract administration workflows, strengthen governance controls, and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and audit readiness.Addtional scope assigned by Supervisors[What we are looking for]Professional Qualification: Relevant professional qualification in building, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related field. Professional certificates such as Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers, Quantity Surveyor’s accreditation is an added advantage.Experience:What we are looking for:Must have –· Minimum 5 years working experience in the infrastructure/building field.· Hands on experience managing development project contracts.Nice-to-have –· Prior experience in procurement and/or contracts management in a statutory board or government agency context and familiarity with BCA procurement frameworks (e.g. PQM, QFM), GeBIZ and the Government Instruction Manual.· Experience with dispute resolution mechanisms such as adjudication or mediation.· Accreditation with the Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (SISV) or equivalent.Skills:Must have -· Good knowledge of construction contract law, standard forms of contract (e.g. PSSCOC), and variation/claims management· Sound judgment in contract governance and dispute resolution· Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders effectively· Meticulous, self-driven, and committed to governance excellence, innovation, digitalisation and continuous improvement.Nice to have –· Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital contract management tools· Dispute resolution management experience