Assistant Contracts Manager

Paramount Property Development Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Selangor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The role involves liaising with consultants, ensuring accurate measurements, and preparing budget reports. Strong knowledge in pricing, estimating, and measurement software like CostX is essential. This position requires excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards.

Benefits

Supportive & Inclusive Workplace Culture

Competitive Remunerations & Flexi-Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of working experience preferably with main contractors or subcontractors.
• Experience with consultancy firms is an added advantage.
• Assertive, analytical, and systematic with the ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with consultants on preparation of Bill of Quantities.
• Monitor and ensure accurate measurements and timely completion for BQ.
• Prepare budget monitoring reports for monthly meetings.
• Check and verify final accounts according to contract requirements.

Skills

Measurement software knowledge

Pricing knowledge

Estimating skills

Cost plan analysis

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

CostX

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN

Supportive & Inclusive Workplace Culture

Competitive Remunerations & Flexi-Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO

Liaise with consultants on the preparation of Bill of Quantities (BQ) and ensure sufficient provision provided in accordance with tender drawings and specification provided.

Ensure measurement are accurate and timely completion for BQ, Variation Orders (VO) and final account accordingly.

To check and monitor site valuation are completed accordingly and timely issuance of payment certificates in accordance with contract’s requirement.

Monitor and ensure that tender calling and award are in accordance with tender schedule.

Monitor and ensure all VOs are prepared and approved accordingly.

Prepare budget monitoring report including updating the estimated final contract sum and report in monthly budget monitoring meeting.

Ensure cost analysis are done accordingly based on latest market rate for cross checking of contractor’s tender rate.

Ensure the company is contractually covered on all aspects related to project at contract review, tender interviews, negotiations, estimations, and cost jurisdiction.

Check and verify final account are done accordingly based on contract’s requirement including conduct negotiation and recommending final values for certification by architects / engineers.

Monitor completion dates for all contracts including getting contractor to renew performance bond and insurance including all Extension of Time (EOT), Certificate of Non-Completion (CNC) are issued accordingly and issuance of Liquidated Damages (LD) amount to Finance.

Any other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

Diploma/ Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.

Minimum 8 years of working experience preferably with main contractors or subcontractors.

Those who worked with consultancy firms is an added advantage.

Knowledge in measurement software i.e.: CostX.

Good and strong knowledge in pricing, estimating, cost plan analysis and familiar with current market price.

Possess good interpersonal skills and negotiation skills.

Able to work independently, efficiency to maintain high standards and accuracy.

Assertive, analytical, systematic and a team player.