Subcontracting Manager (Post Award)

WS ENGINEERING & FABRICATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and fabrication firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Sub-Contract Manager to lead and oversee subcontractor activities. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in engineering and 6-10 years of relevant experience in the O&G, Construction, or Marine industry. Responsibilities include managing team performance, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to contractual terms. This role emphasizes proactive management and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years relevant working experience as a sub-contract manager in O&G, Construction or Marine industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage subcontractors, ensuring effective coordination.
• Act as the primary liaison for post-award activities with subcontractors.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve bottlenecks.
• Identify, track, and resolve post-award issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Meticulous organization

Education

Diploma / Engineering in any Engineering category or other relevant qualifications

Job description

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the subcontractors, ensuring effective coordination and execution of post-award subcontracting activities.
• Allocate responsibilities, provide direction, and monitor team performance to achieve project milestones and compliance with subcontract terms.
• Promote a proactive and accountable subcontracting culture, emphasizing risk awareness, responsiveness, and timely communication.

Subcontractor Coordination & Oversight

• Act as the primary liaison for all post-award activities with subcontractors, ensuring smooth execution in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor subcontractor progress against the agreed scope, schedule, and deliverables, with increased oversight on critical path work packages.
• Ensure timely submission, review, and approval of subcontractor deliverables such as method statements, construction drawings, and procedures.

Internal & External Coordination

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, QA/QC, and other internal departments to resolve bottlenecks affecting subcontractor performance.
• Facilitate timely reviews and responses on subcontractor technical submittals to maintain project momentum.
• Track and ensure timely processing of subcontractor interim payment applications, in alignment with contractual terms and project cash flow.
• Regularly review subcontractor progress reports (daily/weekly/monthly as appropriate) and validate against site conditions.

Issue Management & Risk Mitigation

• Identify, track, and resolve post-award issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders, escalating critical concerns when required.
• Monitor key milestones, including mobilization, material readiness, construction activities, and site access to avoid schedule deviations.
• Oversee subcontractor performance in construction execution to ensure adherence to schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
• Ensure timely coordination of inspections and testing activities with subcontractors, internal teams, and third-party inspectors.

Requirements

• Diploma / Engineering in any Engineering category or other relevant qualifications.
• 6-10 years relevant working experience as a sub-contract manager in O&G, Construction or Marine industry.
• Critical thinking
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Meticulous, organized and ensure timely completion of tasks