Senior Contracts Manager

1. Contract Management:

• Draft and negotiate contracts with Clients, other consultants, Singapore HQ counterparts (Contracts, Legal & Risk Management) and related parties on all matters;

• Carefully review contractual terms and conditions in the format of Company or provided by Clients or another party, highlighting risky clauses and assessing potential issues;

• Suggest alternative contractual wordings to achieve favorable and fair terms for the Company;

• Evaluate the scope of works, program and payment schedule through the coordination with related teams within the Company;

• Support technical teams to deal with Clients on payment requests according to relevant work stage completion, and follow up on the paperwork for payments when needed;

• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, conditions, and deliverables;

• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with contracts and projects;

• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve disputes effectively;

• Manage any potential liabilities.

2. Contract Custodianship:

• Serve as the custodian of all company contract templates and agreements;

• Continuously refine existing contract templates for each market sector or create new ones as needed to accurately represent the project’s scope of works and deliverables;

• Ensure project contractual requirements are met whilst safe guarding the interest of the Company;

• Ensure that all contracts are complete and accurately represented in both Vietnamese and English.

3. Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise and negotiate with clients, other consultants, sub-consultants, and internal teams, acting as the primary point of contact for all contract-related matters;

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among all relevant parties to ensure smooth project execution;

• Participate in project meetings to provide contractual advice.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive contract records and documentation;

• Prepare regular reports on contract performance, risks, and issues for senior management;

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of all contractual agreements and related correspondence;

• Draft letters on behalf of BOD to respond to contract / services related issues with Clients and/or other parties.

5. Contract Administration on Projects:

• Perform the role of FIDIC Engineer upon request for particular construction projects, including assisting clients in the administration of construction contracts;

• Act as the point of contact for all project communication related to contracts between clients and contractors;

• Provide regular updates on contractual matters to the Client, including design and installation progress, approvals, and outstanding client actions;

• Record contract meetings and maintain document control for all project instructions and communications related to contracts;

• Assist clients in issuing instructions, notices, consents, requests, schedule of defects, certificate of making good defects, variation orders, payment certification, final payment, and statements pursuant to the Conditions of Contract;

• Issue notices to contractors regarding delays, extensions of time, or failure to complete works by the agreed completion date.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field. A Master’s Degree or professional certification is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Contract Management within the design consultancy or construction industry;

• Technical Expertise:

- Excellent command of both English and Vietnamese;

- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills;

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail;

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure;

- Proven track record of managing large-scale contracts and complex projects across multiple sectors;

- Strong knowledge of contract law, industry standards, and construction contract forms (e.g. FIDIC).

*Salary would be commensurate with successful candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience.

*Application in ENGLISH is COMPULSORY.

Address: CPG Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Attn: Human Resources Department

1603-04, Saigon Riverside Office Centre, 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St, Dist 1, HCMC