Senior Manager/ Manager (Contract Management), Campus Planning and Development

Who We Are

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

About The Job

The Senior Manager (Contract Management), reports to the Associate Director/Senior Associate Director and is responsible for the procurement and contract management duties related to SUSS’s project. The scope of works includes management of procurement, contracts, budgetary cost control, reporting of fund utilization, finalization of project account and capitalization of fixed assets for the project.

What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for contract management, which encompasses budgetary forecast, project cost control, and reporting of fund utilization to end User.
• Manage external/outsourced resources (consultants and site supervisory staff) to execute the project.
• Oversee and give directions to Quantity Surveying and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) consultants on matters pertaining to cost, procurement, contracts, and assets capitalization for the project.
• Review and check tender documents to ensure compliance with SUSS’s procurement policy for construction works and services and financial procedures.
• Call, evaluate and award tenders and quotations in compliance with SUSS’s procurement policy for construction works and services and financial procedures
• Attend consultant and site meetings with the Project Team and ensure that contractual requirements are carried out on time and within budget.
• Liaise and coordinate with consultants on contract administration including contract documentation, progress payments, management of variation works and ensure that project cost is within approved budget.
• Meet financial objectives of the project by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, reporting budget updates and funding, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Monitor project cashflow and exercise cost controls.
• Coordinates cashflow updates for reporting to end User and its stakeholders.
• Coordinate between key stakeholders for project alignment and fund transfers.
• Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required by Management in the course of work.

Job Requirements

• A recognised Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant Degree from a recognised University with at least 10 years of relevant working experience as Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor preferably in public/developer organisations or consulting firms.
• Relevant experience in the procurement and contract management of development projects.
• Working experience and knowledge of public sector procurement framework and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive working attitude.
• Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Meticulous and capable of working independently to resolve issues and challenges.
• Good time management and work well under pressure.
• Good team player.
• Conversant with various applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

What We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers