Assistant Manager Cost & Contract (Construction)

Eupe Corporation; Alor Merah; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eupe Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead cost estimation, feasibility studies, and preliminary budgets for diverse infrastructure projects.

You will draft tender documents, evaluate bids, prepare cost reports, and manage pre- and post-contract activities, ensuring value to the client and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in QS or related field and at least 5 years of experience, with strong negotiation, contract management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in cost estimation, quantity surveying, and contract administration.
• Proven experience in pre-contract and post-contract responsibilities.
• Familiarity with managing both large-scale and smaller projects, including variations and claims.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address cost and contractual challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and high levels of organizational efficiency.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and preliminary budgets.
• Provide cost input during the design phase to ensure project feasibility and value engineering.
• Draft tender documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and pricing structures.
• Evaluate bids and prepare tender comparison reports for management review.
• Assist in contractor and supplier selection, negotiation, and appointment.
• Draft and review contracts based on standard forms (FIDIC, JCT, etc.) or bespoke agreements.
• Ensure alignment of contracts with project specifications and company policies.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and expenditures to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses for stakeholders.
• Evaluate and process variations, EOT claims, and other contractual changes.
• Provide recommendations for resolving disputes and claims.
• Verify progress claims and certify payments to contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and settle final accounts, ensuring accurate and timely closeout of contracts.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation for all cost and contract matters.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and contractual terms.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Interpersonal

Analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational efficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Construction management related degree advantage

Tools

FIDIC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

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Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and preliminary budgets.

Provide cost input during the design phase to ensure project feasibility and value engineering.

Tender Preparation and Evaluation

• Draft tender documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and pricing structures.
• Evaluate bids and prepare tender comparison reports for management review.
• Assist in contractor and supplier selection, negotiation, and appointment.

Contract Preparation

• Draft and review contracts based on standard forms (FIDIC, JCT, etc.) or bespoke agreements.
• Ensure alignment of contracts with project specifications and company policies.

Post-Construction Phase (Post-Contract)

Cost Control and Monitoring

• Monitor project costs, budgets, and expenditures to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses for stakeholders.

Change Management and Claims

• Evaluate and process variations, extension of time (EOT) claims, and other contractual changes.
• Provide recommendations for resolving disputes and claims.

Payment and Final Accounts

• Verify progress claims and certify payments to contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and settle final accounts, ensuring accurate and timely closeout of contracts.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records and documentation for all cost and contract matters.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and contractual terms.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline is an advantage.
• 5 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, quantity surveying, and contract administration within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Proven experience in handling pre-contract and post-contract responsibilities.
• Familiarity with managing both large-scale and smaller projects, including variations and claims.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address cost and contractual challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and high levels of organizational efficiency.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.