Contracts Manager - Operations (Singapore)

About the role

AirTrunk, a hyperscale data centre company operating across the Asia Pacific and Middle East, is hiring a Contracts Manager - Operations based in its Singapore headquarters. You will report to the Senior Contracts Manager - Operations and work closely with teams and leadership across the Asia Pacific region, overseeing outsourced services and contracts within Property Operations covering Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and administration of complex commercial contracts across the portfolio, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Support tender processes, including scope of works, tender evaluations, commercial assessments and recommendations.
• Manage contract administration: payment claims, variations, invoices, time-related claims, dispute resolution and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate vendor management, including performance management, quarterly and monthly business reviews, KPI monitoring and compliance.
• Take part in negotiations and key contract reviews with major partners, and oversee mobilisation of resource contracts across multiple sites.
• Manage concurrent initiatives such as operational readiness for new capacity and capital improvement projects.
• Drive cost management, forecasting and reporting across active contracts and operational services.
• Develop contract management frameworks, tools and processes, and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Travel to data centre sites domestically and internationally may be required.

Required profile

• Tertiary degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business or a relevant discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in contracts, commercial management, procurement or a related discipline within construction, engineering, facilities management, property management or an equivalent industry.
• Preferred: experience in data centre, facilities management, critical infrastructure or property operations; multi-jurisdictional contracts and regional operations across Malaysia, APAC or international markets.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of contract administration, contract law and commercial risk management.
• Experience managing multiple vendors, including contract preparation, negotiation, administration, performance management and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to online collaboration platforms.