Senior Contracts Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Contracts Manager to oversee and lead our tendering and pre-contract operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and / or residential construction, preferably in HDB projects, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to contract administration, commercial risk management, and bid strategy. You will play a key role in securing major projects by delivering compliant, competitive, and profitable tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes, including bid strategy, risk assessment, pricing coordination, and submission.
• Review and interpret client-issued tender documents (e.g., RFPs, ITTs, BOQs, and drawings), ensuring all deliverables are understood and responded to appropriately.
• Develop and implement structured internal workflows for bid preparation, approvals, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (estimating, planning, procurement, legal, engineering) to develop complete, high-quality technical and commercial submissions.
• Lead negotiations on commercial terms, qualifications, and contract risk allocation in collaboration with legal and executive management.
• Manage communication with clients during tender periods, including handling clarifications, RFIs, and interviews.
• Oversee preparation and submission of all tender documentation, ensuring professional presentation and on-time delivery.
• Support post-tender activities including negotiations, contract award, and handover to project delivery teams.
• Maintain a lessons-learned database to improve future tendering strategies and processes.

Qualifications

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Negotiation

Executive Management

Construction Management

Construction

Financial Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Risk Management

Administration

Procurement

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Tendering

Scheduling

Pricing

Contract Negotiation