Assistant Contracts Manager (MRT)

Job Description:

• Support and advise the project team on cost and contractual issues for main contract and subcontracts.
• Liaise with Project Team members to ensure commitments and milestones of subcontracts are achieved and adhered to
• Analyses all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain the project variation control system and managing negotiations in line with contract requirements.
• Preparation of Monthly Progress Claim with details supporting documents to Clients (LTA).
• Maintaining detailed records of contracts, amendments, and correspondence to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the contract lifestyle.
• Handling any subcontract related issues that arise during the project lifecycle and negotiating fair settlements when disputes occur.
• Review evaluation of variation order request, variation orders, defending claims and providing contractual advice to site team.
• Preparation of VO submissions & close out all documents for Final Accounts upstream and downstream, including warranties.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveyor, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with main contractor, preferably in MRT Projects.
• Sound knowledge in Contract Negotiation and Administration.
• Strong organisation skills including attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability with a strong sense of urgency and result oriented.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Willing to work in the East.

Skills

Liaising with project stakeholders, Project Cost Management, Subcontract Management, Regulatory Compliance, Strong Attention To Detail, Negotiating Contracts, Variation Analysis, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Dependability, Time Management, Claims Processing, Contract Compliance, Civil Engineering, Contract Negotiation