Contract Manager

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

• →Will be involved in the entire project cycle, from tender to post contract stage that is focused mainly in providing contractual review and advises to the different stakeholders which may arise over the project duration.
• →Work in multiple projects and bids.
• →Work closely with the Project Managers, and Bid Managers for the assigned projects and bids.
• →Work closely with the project team in the end-to-end management of Claims (including logs, gaps identification, etc.), EOT, Variations as well as the preparation of monthly progress report.
• →Work closely with HOC and SEA Head in preperation/managing matters relating to Contract Agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and different team agreements aligning with HRS’ policies and procedures.
• →Responsible in enlightening the bid/project teams in whatever ambiguity they may have related to bid, project and business agreements.
• →Responsible for continuously monitoring of contract deliverables and project milestones to avoid any delay and project risks.
• →Assist the Head of Contracts in managing all the projects, bids and procurement activities.
• →Attend to bids and project meetings

• Degree or Diploma in Communication/Electronics/Civil/Mechanical Engineering and other similar discipline
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Rail Signaling/Communications/Security System/Building/Civil projects or a similar is preferred 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract, claims, and EOT management is important.
• Background in handling project commercials is a plus
• Good to have an understanding and experience in working with LTA/PSSCOC/FIDIC form of contracts
• Familiarity and handling projects (and its T&Cs) in Singapore
• Good communication skill in English language

Ability to work with team members in Singapore and across SEA the region

• Strong MS Office skills, for example, the proficient knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, will be necessary throughout this role
• Hard work and learning attitude
• The ability to manage shareholders and build strong relationships.
• The skills to grasp complex technical concepts quickly, including process flows and policies.
• The ability to collate information and produce comprehensive reports.
• An eye for detail and the ability to analyse problems and develop practical solutions.

The skills to plan and organise workload and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

We look forward to receiving your application in just a few clicks via our career portal.

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.