Lead contract administration and commercial management for architectural and multidisciplinary projects. Manage RFPs and tender submissions, negotiate main and sub-consultancy agreements, oversee claims and fee recovery, supervise contracts staff, ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation, and maintain documentation for audits and dispute resolution.
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DP Architects Pte Ltd JOB SUMMARY:The Contracts Manager oversees contract administration, commercial management and contractual governance across architectural and multidisciplinary consultancy projects. The role leads tender and RFP processes, contract negotiations, fee proposals and claims management, while ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation and financial health of projects. The Contracts Manager works closely with Directors, Project Leaders, legal advisors and external stakeholders to safeguard the organisation’s commercial interests and contractual integrity. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Manage, assess and analyse Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to clearly interpret project scope, requirements and commercial risks. • Formulate fee proposals and prepare complete documentation for RFP and tender submissions. • Prepare, review and lead negotiations on Main Services Agreements and Sub-Consultancy Agreements in collaboration with Directors and internal stakeholders. • Review Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in coordination with in-house legal advisors. • Assist Directors in liaising with Employers, Consultants and internal teams to manage the overall financial health of projects, including invoicing, fee recovery and resource projections. • Supervise and provide guidance to Contracts Executives and Contracts Officers across projects. • Manage day-to-day operations of the Contracts team, ensuring efficiency, compliance and performance. • Review, comment on and recommend amendments to Standard Conditions of Contract proposed by clients’ lawyers or Quantity Surveyors (e.g. PSSCOC, SIA, REDAS and international forms). • Liaise with Consultants and Contractors on contractual, commercial and architectural matters. • Assist clients in the appointment of specialist sub-consultants contracted directly with the client. • Monitor contractual agreements and proactively initiate renegotiation or mitigation measures where required. • Support Project Architects and Project Directors in preparing additional services claims and fee negotiations. • Review, edit and vet all contractual reports, correspondence and submissions prepared by the Contracts team. • Maintain comprehensive project documentation to support claims management, audits and dispute resolution. JOB REQUIREMENTS:• Recognised Degree in Construction Management, Construction Economics, Building Science or equivalent. • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contracts administration within the built environment or consultancy sector. • Proven experience handling large-scale or complex projects. • Strong working knowledge of PSSCOC, SIA, REDAS and other international forms of contract. • Demonstrated expertise in contract review, commercial negotiation and contract-related risk management. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence in stakeholder engagement. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Knowledge of programming or data tools is an added advantage.Similar Jobs
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