Strategic Contracts Manager: Construction & Projects

Housing & Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing & Development Board invites applications for a Contracts Manager to procure and manage construction and related projects in Singapore.

You will oversee consultants and contractors, manage contracts, payment claims, certificates, and budgets, and work with QS teams across design, tender, construction and post-construction phases.

Successful candidates typically have a background in building disciplines and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a 1+1 year contract offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Background in Building, Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management or related discipline.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Contract management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure consultants and contractors for HDB's development, upgrading, infrastructure, and related projects.
• Manage contracts including processing payment claims and certificates.
• Monitor project expenditure and prepare cash flow projections for budget control.
• Oversee QS consultants during design, tender, construction and post-construction stages.
• Set and manage project cost budgets, call tenders, evaluate, and award tenders.
• Obtain approvals for variation works and monitor valuation of variations and final accounts.
• Provide procurement and contractual advice and cost estimates for feasibility studies.
• Support full procurement cycle from pre-tender planning to post-contract administration for ICT projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Contract management

Education

Building

Quantity Surveying

Project & Facilities Management

Job description

Housing & Development Board invites applications for a Contracts Manager to procure and manage construction and related projects in Singapore.

You will oversee consultants and contractors, manage contracts, payment claims, certificates, and budgets, and work with QS teams across design, tender, construction and post-construction phases.

Successful candidates typically have a background in building disciplines and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a 1+1 year contract offered.