Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Commercial Management

• Manage and administer construction contracts in accordance with contract terms and conditions
• Review, negotiate, and advise on contractual matters with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Ensure timely submission and assessment of progress claims, variations, and final accounts
• Identify potential risks contained
• Educate employees to be familiar with various contracts, implementation of proper contract administration

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Ensure subcontract agreements align with main contract requirements
• Manage and administer subcontracts

Tender review

• Review tender documents, identify embedded risks, and propose effective countermeasures/mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review draft of proposal conditions

Claims & Dispute Management

• Prepare, review, and manage claims related to variations, extensions of time, and loss & expense
• Support dispute resolution processes, including negotiations, adjudication, or arbitration in collaboration with legal section when required
• Maintain accurate records to support contractual entitlements

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare regular commercial reports, forecasts, and management updates
• Advise project management teams on contractual rights, obligations, and compliance
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, and legal advisors as necessary

Project Close-Out

• Manage final account negotiations and settlement with clients and subcontractors
• Ensure proper contractual close-out and documentation at project completion

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in construction contract and commercial management
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g. SIA, PSSCOC, FIDIC)
• Proven experience in managing claims, variations, and dispute resolution
• Good understanding of local construction practices
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills