Job Descriptions for Contract Manager (Based at Projects)
- Manage contract administration for a design and build underground infrastructure project.
- Overall responsible and in-charge of the Contract Department of the project.
- Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors (QS) to ensure all contractual and financial objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and analyze contract terms, conditions and other relevant documents to identify risks and opportunities.
- Negotiate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to secure favorable contract terms.
- Identify, notify, and prepare variation orders (VOs), claims for Extension of Time (EOT), and loss and expense claims.
- Oversee the procurement process, including drafting Letters of Award, reviewing payment responses and negotiating final accounts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Conduct comprehensive risk analyses to identify potential legal, financial, or operational risks and provide strategic advice to project management
- Handle all formal contractual correspondence and attend meetings.
- Manage the finalization of the main contract and all subcontracts, ensuring timely closure and settlement of agreements
- Drive value engineering proposals and implementation.
- Initiate the appropriate corrective/preventive action to ensure that the company's objectives are met.
JobRequirements:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience in large-scale civil infrastructure projects, preferably design and build.
- At least 5 years of specific experience in LTA MRT projects, as main contractor's representative.
- In-depth understanding of LTA MRT Contract and Singapore's Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC).
- Strong communication, negotiation, dispute resolution and leadership skills.
- Analytical with strong attention to detail.
