BACKGROUND
Our clients are Singapore companies in Construction and Real Estate industry. Well-established over decades with solid reputation. Their large variety of projects cover public and private sectors, across building and/or civil & infrastructure segments. They are looking for Senior Contracts Managers, Contracts Managers and Deputy Contracts Managers with strong track record in large-scale construction projects which may include Institutional, Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare, Residential or Infrastructure segments. Project types may include Office tower, Hotel, Hospital, Nursing Home, Condominium, HDB BTO, Data Centre, Mixed-Use development and Civil Infrastructure.
RESPONSIBILITIES (entirely or partially)
- Overall planning, organisation and management of the Contracts department, Pre-Contract team or Post-Contract team.
- Manage Quantity Survey functions covering Pre-contract and Post-contract administration till Final Accounts.
- Manage main-contract and sub-contract issues with Clients and subcontractors respectively
- Manage quotations, liaison and negotiation with sub-contractors and suppliers
- Manage preparation and analyses of cost comparisons
- Manage Variation Orders, claims, final accounts, settlement, sub-contractor and supplier payments
- Ensure prudent Cost Control through relentless cost planning, budgeting and cash flow management
- Manage centralised procurement at HQ and maintain oversight on or support projects purchasing activities
- To assist in any other duties as and when the need arises.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Excellent Estimating and Pricing of Projects for Tender
- Excellent Contract Management and Dispute Resolution
- Excellent Measurement skills
- Good Knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (e.g. PSSCOC, REDAS, SIA, FIDIC)
- Good knowledge of SOP Act
- Good communication and negotiating skills
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- At least 8 years relevant experience in Construction main-contractor companies
- (for HQ-based positions:) Experience in both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract administration will be preferred. For Pre-Contract, experience in Project Tendering with track record of successful awards will be essential.
- (for Site-based positions): Experience in Project QS and Post-Contract functions from Tender Award till Final Accounts will be preferred.
- Able to work independently, be meticulous, analytical with excellent problem-solvingskills, proactive, be a good team player & able to meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge in Civil & Structural, Architectural and M&E construction methodologies from Quantity Survey standpoint
- Leadership track record in overseeing Contracts management teams
- Extensive experience within a construction environment demonstrating accountability and ability to meet commitments through key internal stakeholders, Clients and staff at all levels
If you have suitable experience and track record, please submit a copy of your updated resume with relevant details (corresponding to above-mentioned Requirements Set 1 & 2) to [Confidential Information]. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
