ASSISTANT MANAGER, CONTRACTS

IJM Corporation Berhad; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Penang is seeking an individual to assist with contract management and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field and will be responsible for administrative tasks of contracts, client relations, and staff coaching. This role supports the management in procurement and facilitates effective execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in short-listing suppliers and contractors and checking compliance.
• Provide support on the award of contractors and suppliers.
• Assist in monitoring and managing contract administration.
• Conduct client liaison visits to contractors.
• Coach and motivate staff and track work progress.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline

Job description

• Assist in short-listing suppliers and contractors, checking compliance, completeness, and accuracy of tender submissions and carrying out technical clarifications and price negotiations prior to recommendation for Management’s approval
• Provide support to management on the award of contractors and suppliers and with Procurement or Project Executives on material scheduling in order to facilitate effective contract management.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the overall administration of the various contracts and sub-contract works including assistance with preparation of progress reports, the recommendation of payments, variation order certificates and final accounts documentation.
• Conduct client liaison activity; visits to the contractors to build relationships.
• Coach and motivate staff; identify learning opportunities for staff development and advancement; track work progress in order to build staff competence on the job and encourage motivation, pro-activeness and job satisfaction of all direct reports.

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Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline