Assistant Manager, Contract Development

Revion Holdings Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Revion Holdings Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator/Quantity Surveyor to oversee contract administration and cost control across development projects. You will manage tender processes, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, budgets, and cash flows throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction contracts, negotiation skills, and the ability to lead multiple projects within the property development sector in Selangor.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract management

Tender analysis

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project planning

Independent work

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Related field

Job description

Key responsibilities

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