Senior Marine Contracts Manager - Construction & Tender Lead

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead the contracts team on major construction projects.

You will oversee contract administration, tendering, and commercial oversight, while managing risk, claims, variations, and client/subcontractor negotiations. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 10 years in contract management within construction, strong knowledge of construction law, procurement practices, and proficiency with contract management software and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Tendering

Contract management

Risk management

Negotiation

MS Office

Contract law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead the contracts team on major construction projects.

You will oversee contract administration, tendering, and commercial oversight, while managing risk, claims, variations, and client/subcontractor negotiations. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 10 years in contract management within construction, strong knowledge of construction law, procurement practices, and proficiency with contract management software and