Assistant Manager, Commercial

Cushman & Wakefield; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager for Commercial to support the Director in managing contract matters across North Asia. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in a commercial role, focusing on contract management, negotiation, and legal compliance, ensuring alignment with company policies. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in a commercial or contract role within the construction industry.
• Professional accreditation from recognised institutions (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the internal review of contracts with legal and compliance teams.
• Coordinate dispensation requests submission for approval.
• Advise on post-contract matters and mitigate risks during execution.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in quantity surveying, construction management or similar

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager, Commercial

Job Description Summary

The candidate will support the Director, Commercial, APAC, in managing all contract matters in Singapore and the North Asia markets (Japan and Korea). They will collaborate with the Company’s support functions - including legal, compliance, risk, etc. - to ensure contracts are reviewed and executed in alignment with Company policies and processes, while driving growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

Pre-contract (primary focus ~ 80%)

• Support the internal review of upstream and downstream contracts alongside the Company’s support functions including legal, compliance, risk, data privacy, information security, etc.
• Coordinate the submission and approval of dispensation requests to the regional or global Head of Legal and Head of Compliance
• Assist in developing, maintaining and updating the Company’s in-house contract templates in alignment with the Company’s needs and market norms

Consulting

• Identify areas where the Company’s policies and processes can be improved or made more efficient, and support the necessary efforts to implement such improvements
• Stay abreast of industry developments relating to contract matters

Negotiation

• Support the in-country/regional Head of PDS on negotiation of client contracts
• Advise the team leads or in-country Head of PDS on negotiation of subcontracts

Day-to-day Support

• Assist in developing, maintaining and updating high-level project trackers for the Company’s visibility and reference
• Support the Company on operational matters related to project award and delivery

Post-contract (secondary focus ~ 20%)

Advisory (when escalated or requested)

• Advise team leads or in-country Head of PDS on post-contract matters, providing guidance and interpretation of contract terms and obligations
• Offer check-in support to team leads or in-country Head of PDS during project execution, helping to mitigate contract-related risks and ensure alignment with agreed terms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or a recognised equivalent) in quantity surveying, construction management, building science or similar areas
• Five to eight years of experience in a commercial or contract role within the broader building and construction industry
• Work experience in a large and diverse multi-national company is preferred
• Professional accreditation from recognised local/global industry institutions e.g. RICS, CIOB, etc. is preferred

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”