Job Description
Executive, Subcontracting
Posting Start Date:  27/02/2026
Country/Region:  Singapore
Work Location:  PaxOcean Yard
Business/Function:  PaxOcean

Job Summary

The Subcontracting Executive is responsible for managing subcontractor engagement and payments throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include preparing cost estimates and requesting quotations, negotiating and awarding contracts based on competitive pricing, reviewing and verifying invoices and additional claims, and sourcing and registering new subcontractors as needed. The role also involves monitoring subcontractor payments, managing resident contractors’ work permits, evaluating subcontractor performance and workmanship, setting up tariffs and term contracts for common work scopes, and assisting in full and final settlements with subcontractors. 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Prepare costing and request quotation from subcontractors based on specified work scope
  • Liaise, negotiate and award subcontractors based on lowest quoted prices
  • Review/verify subcontractors final invoices and additional claims
  • Source new subcontractors in accordance with various trades requirement, if required
  • Registration of new subcontractors into yard approved list
  • Review and monitor payment to subcontractors
  • Review and monitor Resident Contractors head count due for renewal/cancellation of work permits
  • Review and evaluate subcontractors rating on performance and workmanship
  • To set up tariff and term contracts for common work scopes
  • To evaluate and assist in full and final settlement with sub contractors’ claim.

Key Requirements

At least 3 years’ experience in Commercial & Subcontracting work and shipyard related work.

Education

Diploma in Engineering