Assistant Contract Manager

Private Advertiser; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a legal/commercial professional to manage tendering, drafting contracts, risk management, compliance, cost control, and dispute resolution for projects in Malaysia. The role focuses on ensuring competitive bids, robust contract terms, and protection of margins.

The position requires coordination with vendors and clients to align with regulations and company policies, while minimizing cost overruns and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Tendering & Bidding: Analyze cost estimates, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and assist in compiling competitive bids.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions with external vendors, suppliers, and clients.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal or financial risks and proactively enforce strategic clauses to protect company margins.
• Compliance & Administration: Ensure all project execution aligns with statutory regulations, industry standards, and internal corporate policies.
• Cost Control & Variations: Manage change orders, track subcontractor payments, handle claims, and finalize accounts to prevent cost overruns.
• Dispute Resolution: Mediate and resolve contractual disputes and claims through negotiation.

Job description

Tendering & Bidding: Analyze cost estimates, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and assist in compiling competitive bids.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions with external vendors, suppliers, and clients.

Risk Management: Identify potential legal or financial risks and proactively enforce strategic clauses to protect company margins.

Compliance & Administration: Ensure all project execution aligns with statutory regulations, industry standards, and internal corporate policies.

Cost Control & Variations: Manage change orders, track subcontractor payments, handle claims, and finalize accounts to prevent cost overruns.

Dispute Resolution: Mediate and resolve contractual disputes and claims through negotiation.