Job Summary
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.
