Commercial Executive/ Cost Control

Exentec; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Exentec in Penang is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to review and manage contractual matters across multiple projects. You will coordinate with clients for commercial issues, conduct on-site visits, and ensure tender and cost controls align with contract terms.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in QS/Contracts within construction, strong negotiation, and excellent written and spoken communication. Leadership capabilities and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in handling QS/Contracts Management in construction industry.
• Managerial experience in construction.
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skill.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and spoken).
• Able to work effectively independently and also in a team.

Responsibilities

• Contract review of various projects and handle all contractual matters for the company.
• Coordinate with clients for commercial matters, including on-site visits to clients.
• Highlight discrepancies in tender documents and clarify with Consultants/Clients/Subcontractors.
• Examine billings, data and eligibility for compliance with terms and contract.
• Responsible for cost management and quantification of the project.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Quantity Surveying Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Responsible for contract review of various projects and handle all contractual matters of the company.

Coordinate with clients for commercial matters, which include oversee and conduct on-site visits to clients

Highlight discrepancies in tender documents and clarify with Consultants/Clients/Subcontractors

Examine billings, data and eligibility for compliance with terms and contract.

Responsible for the quantification and cost management of the project

Cost control for designated project: Timely and regular preparation and tracking of project forecast and internal project cost reports for the project.

Collaboration in the preparation of the risk analysis regarding commercial, financial and fiscal aspects

Responsible for compliance and follow-up of all commercial aspects within the project execution and timely reporting according to internal regulations (e.g. cash flow, late payments, potential litigation, budget overruns, etc.)

Prepare variation orders, cost impact estimates, progress payments and claims

Prepare sub-contractor variation orders and Finalization of accounts

Review and advise Project Manager on the cost impact for variation of project specifications

Preparation of certificate of payment to sub-contractor with the evaluation of work done value in accordance to the subcontract agreement

Timely and regular preparation of forecast project provision of cost and submitting to finance

Ability to manage sub-contractors is a necessity

Work with other contract disciplines such as Procurement, Finance, Commercial and Project Managers.

Assisting in request for quotation from sub-suppliers and unit price calculation, when required

Involvement in bidding stage of projects, when required

Support with all commercial questions during the bidding phase

Ensure effective coordination and timely management of all tender related activity & tender responses

Displays and promotes Exentec’ ethics, core values and leaderships principles.

Maximises employee morale, motivation, team spirit, manages industrial relations and enforces discipline where necessary with HoD / HR.

Portrays the Company’s image to its advantage.

Projects a positive role model to Company staff.

Assists in the development and maintenance of Company systems.

Ad hoc duties as determined by management.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies (skills):

Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years in handling QS/Contracts Management in construction industry.

Type of Experience:

Managerial in Construction

Good negotiation and interpersonal skill

Able to communicate effectively (written and spoken)

Able to work effectively independently and also in a team