Senior Manager, Contracts Management (Development Projects)

About the role

The Senior Manager supports the end-to-end administration of public authority development project contracts, from pre-construction design engagement through to post-construction final account closure. The role ensures contracts are administered in line with PA policies, Government Instruction Manuals and relevant authorities' requirements, safeguarding contractual and financial interests while helping deliver community spaces. It works closely with project teams, consultants and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned development project contracts across the full project cycle, in line with PA policies, government IMs and authorities' requirements.
• Handle variation orders, extensions of time, loss and expense claims and final account closure, keeping proper documentation for governance and audit.
• Maintain contract documentation and records, including correspondence, approvals, variation orders and financial records, so files are complete, accurate and audit-ready.
• Monitor contract performance, tracking milestones, financial commitments and contractor performance to spot risks early and act on them.
• Engage stakeholders and contracting parties on contractual matters, clearly communicating PA's positions.
• Contribute to cost intelligence by providing project cost data for benchmarking and planning.
• Support process improvement within the section, streamlining workflows, strengthening governance controls and using technology to improve efficiency and audit readiness.

Required profile

• Relevant professional qualification in building, construction management, quantity surveying or a related field; SISV or Quantity Surveyor accreditation is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the infrastructure or building field, with hands-on experience managing development project contracts.
• Nice to have: prior procurement or contracts management experience in a statutory board or government agency, familiarity with BCA frameworks (PQM, QFM), GeBIZ and the Government Instruction Manual, and dispute resolution experience such as adjudication or mediation.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of construction contract law, standard forms of contract (e.g. PSSCOC) and variation/claims management.
• Sound judgment in contract governance and dispute resolution.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Nice to have: familiarity with BIM and digital contract management tools.