About this role
<h2 class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit </span><a href="http://www.suss.edu.sg" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#000000">www.suss.edu.sg</span></a></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About The Job</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Key Responsibilities:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Responsible for contract management, which encompasses budgetary forecast, project cost control, and reporting of fund utilization to end User.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Manage external/outsourced resources (consultants and site supervisory staff) to execute the project.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Review and check tender documents to ensure compliance with SUSS’s procurement policy for construction works and services and financial procedures.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Call, evaluate and award tenders and quotations in compliance with SUSS’s procurement policy for construction works and services and financial procedures</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Attend consultant and site meetings with the Project Team and ensure that contractual requirements are carried out on time and within budget.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Monitor project cashflow and exercise cost controls.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Coordinates cashflow updates for reporting to end User and its stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Coordinate between key stakeholders for project alignment and fund transfers.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required by Management in the course of work.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">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.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Relevant experience in the procurement and contract management of development projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Working experience and knowledge of public sector procurement framework and policies.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Strong interpersonal skills and positive working attitude.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Good writing, communication and presentation skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Meticulous and capable of working independently to resolve issues and challenges.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Good time management and work well under pressure.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Good team player.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Conversant with various applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><h2 class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>What We Offer</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">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!</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Besides that, you will also get:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Competitive Pay Package</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Medical Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Flex Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Family Care Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Volunteer Service Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Wellness & Recreation Activities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Lifelong Learning Opportunities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers</span></span></span></li> </ul>