Job Description

Contract Administration & Claims

• Review and interpret contract terms (e.g., FIDIC, PAM, JCT or custom contracts).
   
• Prepare, evaluate, and defend contractual claims, EOT (Extension of Time), loss & expense, and variation orders.
   
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, including potential contract breaches or disputes.
   
• Draft contractual correspondence and legal notices to clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
   

Legal Coordination

• Work closely with internal or external legal counsel on matters such as arbitration, mediation, or litigation.
   
• Maintain proper documentation to support claims and dispute processes.
   
• Ensure compliance with local construction laws, statutory obligations, and contractual timelines.
   

Cost & Commercial Management

• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and monitoring of project expenditures.
   
• Conduct cost analysis and prepare detailed cost reports for management.
   
• Evaluate subcontractor claims, certify payments, and manage final accounts.
   

Team & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and guide junior QS team members on commercial and legal processes.
   
• Attend project meetings, represent the commercial department in dispute reviews and negotiations.
   
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and site personnel to resolve commercial issues.
   

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
   
• Minimum 8–10 years QS experience, with strong involvement in legal and claims management.
   
• In-depth knowledge of standard forms of contracts (FIDIC, PAM, etc.) and construction law principles.
   
• Strong understanding of variation, extension of time, and dispute resolution practices.
   
• Proficient in contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial risk mitigation.
   
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (required for stakeholder coordination).
   
• Experience in building or infrastructure projects (e.g., civil, rail, high-rise) is preferred.

Skills