Assistant Contract Manager

Job Description:

. Preparing tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business

. Developing and presenting project proposals

. Meeting with clients to find out their requirements

. Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales

. Discussing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating the terms of business contracts

. Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients

. Managing construction schedules and budgets

. Dealing with any unexpected costs

. Attending site meetings to monitor progress

. Acting as the main point of contact for clients, site and project managers

. Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities

. Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards

. Liaising with technical and financial staff, sub-contractors, legal teams and the client's own representatives

. Working on-site and in an office.

. Work with Director & Project Team to resolve any contractual disputes arising in the projects. Investigate and resolve or refer as appropriate disputes/complaints in accordance with contractual requirements in a timely manner

. Oversee overall planning and execution to ensure optimization of resources and manpower and invoicing at the end of a project

. Provide advice on contractual claims and procurement strategy.

. Analyze outcomes and write detailed progress reports.

. Value completed work and make progress claims.

. Track of any variations for ongoing projects that may affect costs.

. Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.

. Prepare and submit catalogues and sample boards.

Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the HOD's.

Job Requirement

Qualifications & Experience:

. Degree / Diploma in Quantity Surveying / Building or equivalent from a recognized University.

. Minimum 5 years of related working experience in residential and industrial projects.

. Good working knowledge in Mechanical and Electrical.

. Good knowledge of Singapore health and safety rules and regulations.

. Ability to use software tools for costing and budgeting.

. Organizational skill with attention to detail, adaptable and flexible

. Good communication and facilitation skills.

. Ability to work well in a team as well as independently and demonstrate initiative and commitment.

. An understanding of the construction industry

. An understanding of legal documentation

. Maths and IT knowledge

. Strong leadership skills

. Business management skills

. The ability to use your initiative

. Good verbal communication skills