Senior/ Contracts Manager (Construction)

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Contracts Manager to oversee and lead our tendering and pre-contract operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and/or residential construction, preferably in HDB projects, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to contract administration, commercial risk management, and bid strategy. You will play a key role in securing major projects by delivering compliant, competitive, and profitable tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes, including bid strategy, risk assessment, pricing coordination, and submission.

• Review and interpret client-issued tender documents (e.g., RFPs, ITTs, BOQs, and drawings), ensuring all deliverables are understood and responded to appropriately.

• 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 technical and commercial submissions.

• Lead negotiations on commercial terms, qualifications, and contract risk allocation in collaboration with legal and executive management.

• Manage communication with clients during tender periods, including handling 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive construction management experience and tendering, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven experience managing complex mid-to-large scale commercial or residential building projects.

• Excellent understanding of commercial risk, contract negotiation, and legal implications in construction contracts.

• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and methodical approach to work

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, and financial management.

• Excellent written, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• Proficient and competent in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel, and project management software.