Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract administration for major construction projects.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Lead claims management, including variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution (ADR/arbitration/litigation).

• Ensure compliance with FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore standard contract forms and regulations.

• Collaborate with QS and cost teams on progress claims, cash flow, and cost control.

• Monitor variations, delays, and financial impacts to safeguard project profitability.

• Oversee bonds, guarantees, payment certifications, and retention processes.

• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

• Lead and oversee Quantity Surveyors in tendering, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and on-site commercial management.

• Act as the key liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and legal teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in contract management on large-scale construction projects (SGD 500M+).

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore construction contracts.

• Proven experience in claims and dispute resolution.

• Professional certifications preferred (MRICS, CIArb, PMP, CIPS, etc.).

• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Track record in Singapore projects (e.g., MRT, airport, high-rise, infrastructure).

• Established network with local contractors, consultants, and industry stakeholders.