Senior Manager, Projects (Contract Management)

RESORTS WORLD AT SENTOSA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent lifestyle destination in Singapore is seeking a self-driven Senior Manager/Manager to lead procurement and contract management for construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to process improvements. Responsibilities include establishing SOPs, managing vendor evaluations, and ensuring compliance while achieving project KPIs. Join a dynamic team that focuses on delivering timely and cost-effective project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and contract management.
• Previous experience in Construction or Engineering environment preferred.
• Experience in Design and Build and Traditional Build Contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, contract management, and compliance for construction projects.
• Provide procurement strategies and evaluate tenders as part of award decisions.
• Establish Standard Operational Procedures for construction management.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Problem solving

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Competent in Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields

Tools

SAP S4HANA

Job description

Company Description

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Asia's premium lifestyle destination resort, is located on Singapore's resort island of Sentosa. Spanning 49 hectares, RWS is home to world‑class attractions including Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Dolphin Island and Adventure Cove Waterpark. Complementing the adventure and adrenaline of its theme parks and attractions are eight unique luxury hotels, the world‑class Resorts World Convention Centre, and a casino. RWS offers award‑winning dining experiences and exciting cuisines from around the world across its many renowned celebrity chef restaurants, establishing itself as a key player in Singapore's vibrant and diverse dining scene and a leading gourmet destination in Asia for epicureans. The integrated resort also offers world‑class entertainment, from original resident productions to concerts. RWS has been named "Best Integrated Resort" since 2011 for ten consecutive years at the TTG Travel Awards which recognises the best of Asia‑Pacific's travel industry.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a self‑driven Senior Manager/Manager to join our projects team. This role is responsible for leading procurement, contract management and compliance for construction projects, including tendering, vendor evaluation and contract execution. You will be partnering closely with internal project teams and external consultants to establish SOPs, ensure policy compliance, manage risks and deliver cost‑effective, timely project outcomes. You'll play a key role in driving process improvements while supporting strategic business objectives through strong negotiation and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on procurement, contracts and compliance functions of project management
• Understand and work closely with Projects team, the assigned business units and external consultants from pre and post award construction management
• Provide procurement strategies including shortlisting suitable vendors, administering of RFQ/RFP submissions and tender conduct, evaluation of tenders as part of award decision including the review of internal approval documents for management's approval
• Establish Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) for construction management that defines relevant process and compliance metrics, while identifying opportunities and improving process efficiency and policy compliance
• Negotiate, draft, review and provide guidance and clarification on the contract execution processes for consistency, accuracy and time.
• To achieve yearly KPIs aligned with business objectives for compliance to internal controls, project timelines and cost effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and contract management preferably in Construction or Engineering environment, with previous experience in Consultancy or Developer background
• Experience in Design and Build and Traditional Build Contract

Required Skills

• Self‑starter, resourceful and entrepreneurial independent individual, with strong leadership ability.
• Strong team player with good problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent and proven negotiation skills, strategic mindset with hands‑on attitude and uncompromised integrity and business ethics
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with SAP S4HANA for Tender Management & Project Management would be advantageous