Assistant Manager, Contract (Based at Seri Manjung, Perak)

Lagenda Properties; Seri Manjung; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Manager, Contract to efficiently manage contract processes in Seri Manjung. The role involves supporting negotiations, maintaining compliance, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure project success. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in quantity surveying or contract administration.
• Strong understanding of QS practices and budgeting.
• Proficient in contract negotiation and compliance documents.

Responsibilities

• Support contract negotiations and manage administration.
• Monitor contract performance to meet obligations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on site-related contractual matters.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Detail-oriented

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Job description

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientedAssistant Manager, Contractto join our team inSeri Manjung, Perak. This role plays a key part in supporting contract management activities throughout the project lifecycle—from tendering and negotiation to execution and compliance. You will collaborate closely with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure contracts are effectively administered and project costs are controlled within budget.

1. Contract Negotiation & Administration

Support contract negotiations with clients, contractors, and vendors.

Manage updates, addendums, and amendments to existing contracts.

Respond to bids, proposals, and assist with negotiation documentation.

2. Contract Monitoring & Compliance

Track and monitor contract performance, ensuring timely renewals, closures, or extensions.

Ensure all contractual obligations are met and documented in compliance with company policies.

3. Site Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and architects to resolve site-related contractual matters.

Work closely with the project team to address and manage issues arising during project execution.

Verify interim payment certificates (IPC) for main and subcontractors.

Assist in preparing Letters of Award (LOA) and reviewing final account statements.

Monitor project costs and variation orders (VOs) to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Assist in preparing tender documentation, analyzing bids, and recommending awards.

Support procurement planning and ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets.

6. Reporting & Documentation

Prepare regular reports on contract status, payments, and compliance matters.

Maintain accurate records for audits, management reviews, and regulatory purposes.

Job Requirements

Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity surveying or contract administration, with exposure to both pre- and post-contract work.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of QS practices, tender processes, budgeting, contract negotiation, and cost control.

Experience handling subcontracts and construction-related contracts.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently or in a team.

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What's your expected monthly basic salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have as a Contracts and Tender Administrator? How many years' experience do you have as a Construction Contract Administrator?

We are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and started our journey in affordable housing development in early 2018 focusing on our main core expertise of developing self-sustainable townships, prioritising community-based facilities & public amenities that meets the needs of most Malaysian home buyers that fall into the B40 and the M40 income groups.

Our goal is to build economical & affordable homes while our long-term objective is to become a sustainable developer in Malaysia.

Our current two major affordable housing township projects are Bandar Baru Setia Awan Perdana in Sitiawan, Perak and Lagenda Teluk Intan in Teluk Intan, Perak which has a combined development area of 2,000 acres and 20,000 affordable homes.

Moving forward, we envisage to expand and continuously increase our market presence in the affordable housing segment and become one of the most formidable affordable housing developer in the country.

We also have our own construction arms and building materials supplies division, which enables us to optimise cost effectiveness and maintain price competitiveness.

We are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and started our journey in affordable housing development in early 2018 focusing on our main core expertise of developing self-sustainable townships, prioritising community-based facilities & public amenities that meets the needs of most Malaysian home buyers that fall into the B40 and the M40 income groups.

Our goal is to build economical & affordable homes while our long-term objective is to become a sustainable developer in Malaysia.

Our current two major affordable housing township projects are Bandar Baru Setia Awan Perdana in Sitiawan, Perak and Lagenda Teluk Intan in Teluk Intan, Perak which has a combined development area of 2,000 acres and 20,000 affordable homes.

Moving forward, we envisage to expand and continuously increase our market presence in the affordable housing segment and become one of the most formidable affordable housing developer in the country.

We also have our own construction arms and building materials supplies division, which enables us to optimise cost effectiveness and maintain price competitiveness.