Contracts Manager

PERMANENT PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTDSingaporemycareersfuturepublished 11/13/2026

Contracts Manager

Job Description

Take charge of high-value commercial outcomes for Singapore's most complex, large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end contract administration for major construction projects.
  • Oversee all stages of contract administration for large-scale building and infrastructure projects.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements with clients, consultants, and project subcontractors.
  • Lead claims management, including variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution (ADR/arbitration/litigation).
  • Manage complex claims including variations, time extensions, and formal dispute resolution processes.
  • Ensure compliance with FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore standard contract forms and regulations.
  • Ensure full compliance with standard industry contract forms and all relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with QS and cost teams on progress claims, cash flow, and cost control.
  • Partner with cost teams to monitor progress claims, cash flow, and overall project profitability.
  • Monitor variations, delays, and financial impacts to safeguard project profitability.
  • Oversee bonds, guarantees, payment certifications, and retention processes.
  • Supervise the issuance of bonds, payment certifications, and management of project retention funds.
  • Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate various commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead and oversee Quantity Surveyors in tendering, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and on-site commercial management.
  • Lead the quantity surveying team in tendering, cost estimation, and commercial site management.
  • Act as the key liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and legal teams.

Job Requirements

  • You must possess a degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • You are required to have at least 10 years of experience in contract management on large-scale construction projects (SGD 500M+).
  • You must have a deep understanding of FIDIC, NEC, and Singapore construction contracts.
  • You must have a proven track record of successfully resolving complex commercial claims and project disputes.
  • You should hold professional certifications such as MRICS, CIArb, PMP, or CIPS as these are highly preferred.
  • You must demonstrate strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • You should have a track record of working on Singapore projects such as MRT, airport, high-rise, or infrastructure works.
  • You must have an established network with local contractors, consultants, and industry stakeholders.

Job Details

  • Location: Central Region
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Working hours: Standard full-time work schedule

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and professional qualifications.
  • Standard full-time work schedule within a professional office and site environment.
  • Permanent position with the company offering long-term stability and excellent career growth.

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