Assistant Contract Manager

CNmy International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CNmy International is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for projects in Malaysia. You will lead tendering, cost control, and post-contract administration across industrial and retrofit works, coordinating with clients and consultants.

Strong communication, integrity, and a proactive approach are essential. The role requires a Degree/ Diploma in Quantity Surveying with 8+ years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office and Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• At least 8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying Practice or Consultancy.
• Experience in M&E trade QS is an added advantage.
• Experience with fast track and industrial projects.
• Proactiveness and strong work ethic.
• Honesty and integrity as core values.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Office and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documentation for small-scale projects such as retrofitting and refurbishment works.
• Manage procurement by inviting and evaluating quotations and preparing comparison reports.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants (especially QS) on tender docs and Bills of Quantities for major projects.
• Advise clients on tender strategies, procurement routes and contract arrangements.
• Administer post-contract matters including cost control, variation management and interim valuations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, update cost databases, track cash flow and forecast payments.
• Assess and validate variation order submissions and provide recommendations to clients for approval.
• Attend project and site meetings to monitor contractual and commercial matters.
• Manage project budgets to align with approved financial targets.
• Collaborate with QS consultants in preparing final accounts and contract closure.

Skills

Proactiveness

Good work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Mandarin language (preferred)

Education

Degree/ Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Support the Project and Business Development Departments in preparing fee proposals and commercial bids to secure new projects and clients.

Provide preliminary construction cost estimates (CAPEX) and feasibility input upon client request.

Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly progress claims, and ensure timely processing of payments to clients, contractors, and consultants.

Assist in compiling reports and commercial data for internal reviews and presentation to client.

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by senior management from time to time.

Pre-Construction Management

Lead the preparation of tender documentation for small-scale projects, such as retrofitting and refurbishment works.

Manage the procurement process by inviting and evaluating quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors, including preparation of comparison reports.

Coordinate closely with clients and appointed consultants (especially QS) in the preparation of tender documentation and Bills of Quantities for major industrial and factory projects.

Advise clients on tender strategies, procurement routes and appropriate contract arrangements, conditions of contract based on project requirements.

Construction Stage/ Construction Management

Administer all post contractual matters including cost control, variation management and interim valuations.

Prepare monthly cost reports, update cost databases, track cash flow and forecast payments.

Assess and validate variation order submissions and provide recommendations to clients for approval.

Attend project and site meetings to monitor contractual and commercial matter.

Manage project budgets to ensure alignment with approved financial targets.

Collaborate with QS consultants in preparing final accounts and ensuring timely contract closure.

Requirement:

Degree/ Diploma in Quantity Surveying or its equivalent.

At least 8 years of experiences in Quantity Surveying Practice or Consultancy.

Candidates with experience in M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) trade quantity surveying will have an added advantage.

Experience in fast track and industrial projects.

Proactiveness and good work ethic.

Believing honesty and integrity are important values

Responsible, decisive, strong level of self-motivation, initiatives, results oriented and strong sense of confidentiality.

Familiar at Auto CAD, Microsoft Office and Excel.

Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills

Willingness to travel domestically as required by project needs.

Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred to liaise with Chinese-speaking clients