Assistant Manager, Contract Development

Revion Holdings Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Revion Holdings Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced professional to manage contract administration and cost control across the full project lifecycle in Malaysia. You will oversee pre-award, award, construction and post-award phases, preparing tender documentation and cost analyses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, minimum 5 years in contract administration, and at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract administration or quantity surveying.
• At least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience in the property industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, tender processes and cost control.
• Familiar with Malaysian construction practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in handling progress claims, variation orders and final accounts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contracts throughout the project lifecycle from pre-award to post-award.
• Prepare, review, evaluate, and negotiate tender documents and contract conditions.
• Plan, coordinate and manage tender exercises, contractor prequalification and award.
• Prepare feasibility studies including cost estimates, budgets, procurement strategies, and risk analysis.
• Prepare post-feasibility studies by reviewing actual project costs against budgets and variances.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and cash flow for profitability.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and certify progress claims, variation orders, EOT, and final accounts.
• Assess contractual claims and commercial issues while recommending resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and governance.
• Liaise with consultants, engineers, suppliers, and internal teams on commercial matters.
• Maintain complete contract documentation and records.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies across the lifecycle.
• Support procurement planning, value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Prepare commercial reports and project performance papers for management.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide commercial input.
• Ensure procurement activities are transparent and ethical.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
• Provide commercial advice to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost control

Tender processes

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Manage and oversee contract administration and cost control to ensure projects are delivered within budget and in compliance with contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

Administer and manage contracts throughout the entire project lifecycle, from pre-award, award, construction, and post-award stages.

Prepare, review, evaluate, and negotiate tender documents, quotations, contract conditions, and contractual agreements.

Plan, coordinate, and manage tender exercises, including contractor and supplier prequalification, tender analysis, recommendation, and award.

Prepare and conduct Pre-Feasibility Studies, including preliminary development cost estimates, construction budgets, procurement strategies, project viability assessments, and commercial risk analysis before project commencement.

Prepare and conduct Post-Feasibility Studies by reviewing actual project costs against budgets, analysing cost variances, evaluating project profitability, identifying lessons learned, and providing recommendations for future developments.

Prepare detailed cost plans, project budgets, and cash flow forecasts throughout the development lifecycle.

Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and cash flow to ensure effective financial control and profitability.

Evaluate, negotiate, and certify contractors' progress claims, payment certificates, variation orders, extension of time (EOT) claims, loss and expense claims, and final account settlements.

Assess contractual claims, disputes, and commercial issues while recommending appropriate resolutions to minimise financial and contractual risks.

Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, statutory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.

Liaise with consultants, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, suppliers, legal advisors, and internal departments on contractual and commercial matters.

Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation, tender records, correspondence, variation registers, payment records, and project commercial files.

Identify contractual, commercial, and financial risks throughout the project lifecycle and recommend mitigation strategies.

Support Management in procurement planning, value engineering, cost optimisation, and contract strategy.

Prepare commercial reports, management papers, cost analyses, and project performance reports for Management and Board meetings.

Participate in project planning meetings and provide commercial advice to support strategic decision‑making.

Ensure all procurement activities are conducted transparently, ethically, and in accordance with company governance procedures.

Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract administration or quantity surveying

At least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience within the property industry

Strong knowledge of construction contracts, tender processes, and cost control

Familiar with Malaysian construction practices and regulatory requirements

Experience in handling progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts

Experience in conducting feasibility studies for the development projects (preferred)

Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills

Good communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Experience in property development environment (preferred)

Expertise in mixed‑use, or industrial projects (preferred)