Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Responsible for all QS and contractual matters related to the execution and management of the construction contract (Pre- & Post-) including tender, estimation, progress claims, variation orders and final accounts.
• As key person to liaise with sub-contractors and consultants, sourcing and calling for quotation for comparison purpose.
• Responsible for collecting, filtering, reviewing, evaluating, transmitting, archiving and tracking project information.
• To review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for addressing and resolving contract-related communications, disputes, and claims with financial implications with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• To prepare cost study for every trade involved in the contract.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and cash flow projections, and provide updates to management.
• Implement cost-control measures to mitigate financial risks and ensure project profitability.
• Responsible to ensure the Letter of Award is prepared for the sub-contractors.
• Preparation of progress claims to be approved by Management, and follow up on certification and payment status.
• Preparation of variation orders quotation and settlement of final account.
• Work closely with the project managers, construction team, consultants, clients and sub-contractors.
• Perform any other ad-hoc assignment from superiors or senior management, or top management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in the construction industry as a Contract Manager.
• Proven strong ability in contract management, negotiation, administration, and dispute resolution
• An eye for details to capture critical details and a strong focus on cost-consciousness.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office applications.