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.

Key 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

About you

• 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

About us

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.