Deputy Contracts Manager

Responsibilities:

· 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.

Clarence Khoh
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