Senior/Contracts Associate

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulation of procurement strategy, advise on form of contract, preparation of tender documentations in particularly contractual provisions, carry out pre-qualification, administration of tender process, evaluation of tender submissions and preparation of tender recommendation report.

• To work closely with the project teams and provide contractual advice, draft of contractual correspondences, review variation claims, extension of time claims and loss & expense claims, prepare and maintain project contractual risk register.

• Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with contractors.

• Continuous monitoring and reviews of the legal developments in the construction industry and provides regular updates to the project teams.   

REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised Degree in Legal and/or Quantity Surveying with good understanding of the construction process.

• Preferably possess at least 5 - 10 years experience in a QS consulting environment, preferably with experience in infrastructure, container port, marine terminals or coastal development projects.

• Must be well versed with the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and various types of Contract Conditions.

• Has good writing and communication skills and strong negotiation and mediation skills.

• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts.

• Resourceful and able to work independently and is a good team player as well.

• Possess excellent people skills with the ability to integrate within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Willing to travel overseas as and when required for handling of overseas projects.