Deputy Contracts Manager

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD.Singaporemycareersfuturepublished 10/20/2026
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Your tasks

  • Support the Senior Commercial Manager in managing commercial and contractual matters for major road construction and civil infrastructure projects.
  • Oversee the administration of main contracts and subcontract agreements, including contractual obligations, notices, correspondence and submission deadlines.
  • Monitor project costs, assess commercial performance, prepare cost forecasts and identify cost overruns and opportunities for cost recovery.
  • Manage monthly progress claims, payment applications, payment certification and cash recovery, ensuring timely submissions and follow-up on outstanding payments.
  • Lead the preparation, evaluation and negotiation of contractual claims, variation orders, Engineer's Instructions and changes to the scope of works.
  • Oversee subcontract procurement, commercial evaluations, subcontract awards, payment assessments, variation claims and final account settlements.
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve commercial issues and negotiate contractual entitlements.
  • Identify contractual and financial risks, assess their potential impact and implement appropriate mitigation measures to protect the company's commercial interests.
  • Prepare regular commercial reports for senior management and supervise the commercial team, providing guidance on contract administration, claims management and cost control.
  • Lead the preparation, negotiation and settlement of final accounts, ensuring outstanding claims, variations, payments and contractual matters are resolved before project completion.

Requirements

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering,Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant Quantity Surveying and commercial experience, including 3–5 years managing or leading a commercial team on major road construction or civil infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, claims management, variation valuation, subcontract management, payment certification and cost control, preferably on LTA projects inSingapore.
  • Proven track record in managing high-valuecontracts, negotiating with clients and subcontractors, resolving contractual disputes and achieving effective cost recovery.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead a commercial team and work effectively with project and senior management teams.

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