Assistant Contract Manager

Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd; Kepong; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and interior firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Contract Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor. Responsibilities include managing tender submissions, overseeing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have extensive experience in quantity surveying, effective negotiation skills, and fluency in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin. The position offers career progression, incentives, medical coverage, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Project-based incentives

Increasing annual leave

Company trips

Medical coverage

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the related field for Senior position.
• 1-2 years of experience required for Junior Position, fresh graduates welcome.
• Preferably with experience in ID firm/builder for ID QS.
• Preferably with M&E services experience for M&E QS.

Responsibilities

• Draft tender quotations and manage submissions.
• Budget and execute projects within timelines.
• Certify subcontractor claims based on site progress.
• Provide support with contract administration.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office

Communication in English

Communication in Mandarin

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Quantity Survey, Architecture or equivalent

Job description

AtSunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd is a leading construction and interior fit-out company based in Kuala Lumpur. We are looking for an Assistant Contract Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

Pre Contracts

• Draft tender quotations from suppliers and sub‑contractors; prepare tender submissions at profitable pricing.
• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors to manage tender submissions.
• Ensure proper costing for management decision prior to tender submissions.
• Attend tender interviews as needed.
• Review post‑tender replies, adjustments and tender submissions.
• Confirm award contracts comply with tender conditions, drawings, specifications, etc.
• Oversee the sourcing and preparation of information for tender participation, including measurement, inviting quotations, costing reports and tender submissions.
• Attend site show rounds to understand project requirements as needed.
• Guide efforts to seek clarifications with consultants regarding discrepancies in scope of work and drawings, and ensure replacement addenda and drawings after clarifications.
• Work closely with the Contracts Team and provide assistance on post‑tender contract administration such as scope of works briefing.

Post Contracts

• Budget and execute projects, administer contracts, source and award trade packages, and finalize contractual accounts and subcontractor accounts within budgets and timelines.
• Review tender pricing; understand project schedule, profit margin and goodwill discount.
• Review letters of appointment, contract drawings and documents to highlight any deviation from the tender.
• Attend project kick‑off meetings and brief the scope of works with project team and management.
• Negotiate with suppliers and appoint specialist sub‑contractors based on trade.
• Ensure timely submission of VO cost day‑to‑day or weekly basis and communicate with the project manager; submit monthly progress claims and close final accounts.
• Follow up effectively on payment certificates and payments with clients.
• Certify subcontractor claims based on site progress and quantity.
• Provide effective support to project management teams by ensuring contracts are administered in accordance with contractual obligations and effective cost management strategies.
• Provide leadership to team members, ensuring effective resolution to address issues that arise and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Motivate, coach and counsel team members on an ongoing basis to ensure good teamwork and positive employee morale.
• Develop good professional working relationships with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, clients/employers and consultants.

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Quantity Survey, Architecture or equivalent.
• Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin (deal with Mandarin‑speaking clients).
• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field is required for Senior position.
• At least 1 to 2 years of working experience in the related field is required for Junior Position (Fresh graduates are welcome to apply).
• Required skill(s): Microsoft Office.
• Preferably with experience working in an ID firm/builder company – for ID QS.
• Preferably with experience working in M&E services – for M&E QS.
• Possess good negotiation skills, meticulous, independent.

What We Offer

• Project‑based incentives and bonus pay‑out.
• Increasing annual leave entitlement.
• Company trips.
• Medical coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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