Commercial & Contracts Executive - Data Centre

PMX Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Executive - Data Centre to support MEP quantity surveying and cost management across pre- and post-contract stages. You will prepare cost estimates, plans, budgets, and analyses to aid decision-making, support tender activities, and administer contract documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–2 years of experience in quantity surveying and cost management; knowledge of MEP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in quantity surveying and cost management.
• Experience in data centre, industrial, or large-scale construction projects is an advantage.
• Knowledge of MEP systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, ELV) is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support MEP quantity surveying and cost management activities throughout pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, budgets, and cost analysis to support planning and decision-making.
• Support tender management including tender preparation, evaluation, analysis, and recommendation.
• Prepare tender documentation including BOQ, specifications, tender reports, and pre-contract correspondences.
• Administer contracts including LOA, contract documents, and related commercial documentation.
• Review and process variation orders, contractor claims, progress payments, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and cash flow against financial targets.
• Identify cost risks, provide mitigation strategies, and support value engineering initiatives.
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for management review.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improvements in cost management processes.
• Collaborate with procurement on supplier sourcing, pricing evaluation, and negotiations.
• Work with Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, and Contractors to optimize project costs and outcomes.
• Undertake other duties as required by management.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement collaboration

MEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

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Commercial & Contracts Executive - Data Centre

Support MEP quantity surveying and cost management activities throughout pre-contract and post-contract stages.

Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, budgets, and cost analysis to support project planning and decision-making.

Support tender management activities including tender preparation, evaluation, analysis, and recommendation.

Prepare tender documentation including Bills of Quantities (BOQ), specifications, tender reports, and pre-contract correspondences.

Administer contracts including preparation of Letters of Award (LOA), contract documents, and related commercial documentation.

Review, evaluate, and process variation orders (VO), contractor claims, progress payments, and final accounts.

Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and cash flow to ensure alignment with approved financial targets.

Identify cost risks, provide mitigation strategies, and support value engineering initiatives.

Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for management review.

Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering, and improvement of cost management processes.

Collaborate with procurement teams on supplier sourcing, pricing evaluation, and commercial negotiations.

Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, and Contractors to optimize project costs and commercial outcomes.

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management when required.

Job requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

Minimum 1 -2 years of experience in quantity surveying and cost management. Experience in data centre, industrial, or large-scale construction projects will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and experience in MEP systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, ELV, and associated works, is added advantage.

Good analytical, negotiation, and commercial skills with good attention to detail.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Multiple openings available across different locations. Position level and responsibilities will be tailored based on your experience and expertise.