Contracts Manager

About the role: SMITECH is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, commercial governance and contractual risk management for M&E construction projects in Singapore. This role will work closely with the project management team, QS/commercial team, consultants, clients, subcontractors and senior management to manage contract obligations, claims, variations, extensions of time, contractual correspondence, subcontract administration and final account matters. Key Responsibilities: Manage and administer main contracts, subcontracts, procurement agreements and project commercial documentation for M&E construction works. Review contract terms, tender documents, specifications and conditions of contract to identify commercial, contractual and operational risks. Advise project teams and management on contractual obligations, notices, claims strategy, risk exposure and dispute avoidance. Prepare, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims submissions, variation claims, EOT claims, loss and expense claims and related substantiation. Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams on progress claims, payment responses, variation orders, subcontractor claims, final accounts and cost impact assessments. Monitor project contract performance, deliverables, key milestones, contractual deadlines and compliance with client requirements. Support negotiation with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters. Maintain proper contract records, claim files, correspondence logs, payment documentation and audit trails. Support tender review, contract negotiation and commercial risk assessment for new and ongoing projects. Assist in resolving contractual disputes, payment issues and project close-out matters in a practical and commercially sound manner. Guide junior QS/contracts personnel where required and support stronger commercial discipline across project teams. Requirements: Degree…