Sr Asst Director, Contract Management (Bio-sciences & MedTech Project Office)

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for monitoring ongoing construction projects and ensuring that they are completed within project budget and schedule. Central to this role is the formulation of relevant cost estimates during the project design phase and the ongoing management of project costs throughout the construction phase. The role also involves supporting the resolution of disputes between different parties involved in the construction project.

Key Accountabilities:

• Tender: Manage the tender process from preparations to evaluation/recommendations. Understand planning objectives to translate conceptual drawings into required quantities. Prepare all cost estimates and bills of quantities (BOQ), conduct gap analysis on the BOQ and design drawings.
• Price Benchmarking: Participate in pre-tender activities to obtain market sensing and raise relevant pre-bid queries in estimating procurement value. Evaluate and benchmark prices.
• Contract Management & Administration: Document, administer, and advise on contractual disputes and matters. Standardize contract documents and advise in contractual execution, variations, or disputes. Advise on modes of contracting with various parties, e.g., Consultants, Site Supervisors, Contractors, Sub-contractors, etc.
• Budget Management: Manage overall project finance from budget forecasting to actual invoice management. Maintain a strong sense of detailed (line item) project budget management, valuation of work done, and handle claims and variations.
• Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve value for money.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements:

• Possess at least 7 years of relevant experience in construction management or as a Quantity Surveyor (QS), with experience in government procurement processes and policies.
• Preferred to have professional membership or certifications in quantity surveying or construction management.
• Background in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field, with experience executing and administering various contracting forms (D&B, NSC, DSC, etc.).
• Experience working on Biosafety regulated construction projects, including office and laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards, and familiarity with contract law and construction contracts.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual with a strong ability to multi-task.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies, which may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.