Contract Manager

Kong Hwee Iron Works & Construction Pte Ltd – North Singapore To manage the financial and contractual of all projects from pre-tender to post-tender including quantities, variations, measurement, tender costing, cost estimates, monthly claims, final accounts etc. Liaise with Quantity Surveyors and sub-contractors on issues relating to progress payments, variations, claims and extension of time. Primary point to ensure compliance to contractual terms and conditions. Handle contract development and ensures contracts are properly documented including setting up of contracts documents and work processes. Coordinate with Business Dev. Dept. to review commercial terms and conditions prior to contract execution. Attend site visits, negotiations, and project site meetings on ongoing projects. Preparation and monitoring of project cash flow, settlement of final accounts with sub-contractors and suppliers. Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts for the project along with finance team (for actuals) and execution/sales team (for forecasts). Compile, review, and revise documents and coordinate the preparation of those materials in a completed bid document. Administration and management of project insurances, including preparation and negotiation of insurance claims. Constantly review the bid response process, governance, develop and identifying ways to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of the bid response process. Resolve problems encountered by Quantity Surveyors and Project team including dealing with clients and sub-contractors on cost and contractual matters. Preparation of progress reports, progress charts and interim progress claims. Leads the contract lifecycle management (CLM) workflow. Maintains confidentiality of all contracts. Answers questions signees have about the contracts. Keeps track of important contract dates and milestones. Creates a database of contract templates, including but not limited to, non-disclosures, non-competes, release forms, partnership agreements, purchase orders, employment contracts, and independent contractor agreements. Mitigates common contract management risks, such as financial, legal, and security risks. Responds to requests from internal departments and makes sure all contracts are drafted and executed promptly and correctly. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and seniority levels. Adheres to all federal, state, and local business laws and regulations and company policies. Liaise with sub-contractor/supplier, prepare scope of works for sub-contractor/supplier, review and prepare cost comparison for sub-contract / supplier works, award sub-contract/supplier, prepare LOA / sub-contract document. Receive sub-contractor monthly progress claim, check, and approve monthly payments to sub-contractor/supplier, finalise and close project accounts with sub-contractor/supplier upon completion of project. Check sub-contractor /supplier variation claims and back charges. Any other assignment / jobs as assigned by the Management. Job Requirements Degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Buildings or equivalent. Experience in the management and administration of large-scale process related Contracts and shall preferably possess the relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying and/or Contract/ Construction Law. Deep understanding of contracts, contract governance and contractual terminology. Managing and lead team members in routine daily tasks for tendering and project claims. Capable of professionally managing confidential information. Excellent skill in negotiation with external parties in contractual claim issues. Ability to start immediately or short notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr