Senior Tendering & Contracts Leader - Construction

LONGXIANG CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

LONGXIANG CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead tendering and pre-contract operations, ensuring compliant, competitive, and profitable bids.

The role drives bid strategy, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with estimators, planning, procurement, legal, and engineering teams. You will negotiate commercial terms, manage client communications during tenders, and oversee submission quality and timely delivery, with a focus on high-value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ years progressive construction management and tendering experience with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing mid-to-large scale commercial or residential building projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, contract negotiation, and legal implications in construction contracts.
• Excellent organizational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, and financial management.
• Excellent written, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes, including bid strategy, risk assessment, pricing coordination, and submission.
• Review and interpret client-issued tender documents (RFPs, ITTs, BOQs, and drawings), ensuring deliverables are understood and responded to.
• Develop and implement structured internal workflows for bid preparation, approvals, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (estimating, planning, procurement, legal, engineering) to develop complete, high-quality submissions.
• Lead negotiations on commercial terms and contract risk allocation in collaboration with legal and executive management.
• Manage communication with clients during tender periods, including clarifications, RFIs, and interviews.
• Oversee preparation and submission of all tender documentation, ensuring professional presentation and on-time delivery.
• Support post-tender activities including negotiations, contract award, and handover to project delivery teams.
• Maintain a lessons-learned database to improve future tendering strategies and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Bid strategy

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Job description

LONGXIANG CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead tendering and pre-contract operations, ensuring compliant, competitive, and profitable bids.

The role drives bid strategy, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with estimators, planning, procurement, legal, and engineering teams. You will negotiate commercial terms, manage client communications during tenders, and oversee submission quality and timely delivery, with a focus on high-value