Contracts Manager

About the role

SMITECH is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, commercial governance and contractual risk management for M&E construction projects in Singapore. This role will work closely with the project management team, QS/commercial team, consultants, clients, subcontractors and senior management to manage contract obligations, claims, variations, extensions of time, contractual correspondence, subcontract administration and final account matters. SMITECH is an established M&E contractor involved in mega national projects with a rapidly growing presence across Singapore. We are actively expanding our operations and are inviting experienced, driven M&E and Civil engineering personnel to join our ranks for new and existing projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer main contracts, subcontracts, procurement agreements and project commercial documentation for M&E construction works.
• Review contract terms, tender documents, specifications and conditions of contract to identify commercial, contractual and operational risks.
• Advise project teams and management on contractual obligations, notices, claims strategy, risk exposure and dispute avoidance.
• Prepare, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims submissions, variation claims, EOT claims, loss and expense claims and related substantiation.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams on progress claims, payment responses, variation orders, subcontractor claims, final accounts and cost impact assessments.
• Monitor project contract performance, deliverables, key milestones, contractual deadlines and compliance with client requirements.
• Support negotiation with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.
• Maintain proper contract records, claim files, correspondence logs, payment documentation and audit trails.
• Support tender review, contract negotiation and commercial risk assessment for new and ongoing projects.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes, payment issues and project close-out matters in a practical and commercially sound manner.
• Guide junior QS/contracts personnel where required and support stronger commercial discipline across project teams.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Contract Management, Law or related discipline.
• More than eight (8) years of relevant contracts, commercial or quantity surveying experience, preferably in M&E construction, infrastructure, building services or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims, final accounts and contractual correspondence.
• Good understanding of M&E project delivery, site coordination challenges and commercial risks in construction projects.
• Able to review contract clauses, identify risk areas and advise project teams on practical contractual actions.
• Strong drafting skills for contractual letters, notices, claims narratives and supporting documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and able to maintain organised contract records and claim substantiation.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced site environment while coordinating closely with project, commercial and management teams.
• Prior experience in Singapore infrastructure, public sector, transport, utilities, commercial or industrial projects will be an advantage.
• Candidates currently performing Senior Contracts Executive, Assistant Contracts Manager or Senior QS duties with strong contract administration exposure are welcome to apply.
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• Join us and build your career together with a growing M&E contractor. Apply now!
• This role is being sourced through SMITECH directly at this point of time and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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