Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Handle full project lifecycle, the cost & contract manager will lead pre-contract risk mitigation and post-contract cost control, variations and forensic claims. Working closely with the Project Managers, will be deeply embedded in project teams to protect company’s interests and enhance the commercial acumen of technical leads.
• Lead commercial review of tender documents, identifying potential risks and opportunities in contract terms. Support the project team during bidding phase by providing cost analysis and risk mitigation strategies to ensure competitive and safe submissions.
• Review Tenders/ Quotations/ Schedule Of Rates submissions, Extension Of Time, Loss & Expense and Liquidated Damages claims
• Monitor and track project budgets, expenditures, utilisation and forecasts. Implement robust cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within commercial targets and maintain healthy cash flow.
• Prepare cash flow and monthly budget call estimation and projection.
• Lead end-to-end process for project variations—from identifying scope changes to the forensic substantiation and successful settlement of claims across programmes in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Conduct detailed reviews of project documentation, schedules, programme records, and contract requirements to establish a clear, evidence-based basis for claims or dispute resolution.
• Establish commercial value of variations by applying contract rates, cost-to-complete analysis, and commercial valuation methodologies.
• Articulate what is included within the contract scope and what constitutes additional work arising from design changes, new developments, or revised requirements.
• Prepare client communications including formal letters, briefing papers, presentations, and claim submissions. Participate in discussions with client representatives where required.
• Work closely with operations leadership, project controls, and technical teams to align commercial strategies with project delivery. Provide guidance to project teams on contractual interpretation and the commercial implications of project changes.
• Support commercial governance of projects involving public sector clients across the region, ensuring alignment with Company’s policies.
• Any other ad-hoc matters assigned by the Management

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant fields.
• 10 years or above in commercial or contract management, with at least 5 years in a managerial grade.
• Consulting background within engineering or project management environments.
• Full Lifecycle Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing both pre-contract (bidding/risk) and post-contract (claims/variations) across multiple aspects of project delivery.
• Proven ability to conduct commercial management, including forensic investigation into project changes, delays, and contractual entitlement.

Please email an updated resume to jc@careertrend.com.sg