Construction Admin (Kedah-Based)

Eastern Suntech Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm in Kedah is seeking an experienced professional to oversee project procurement and manage Quantity Surveyors. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying and over 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing contracts, preparing estimates, and ensuring project budgets are met. Strong leadership and communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential, along with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction or related fields.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Willingness to travel to outstation for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quantity Surveyor and Contract Executive.
• Review main contract and sub-contract documents for tenders.
• Provide guidance on negotiation of prices and contracts.
• Prepare monthly valuations, estimates, and cost control.
• Review tendering, evaluation, and analysis of tender reports.
• Attend meetings to review planning, progress, and costs.

Skills

Strong command of English

Understanding of financial aspects

Good organizational skills

Excellent communication

Resourceful and customer-centric

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

About The Manager/Team

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Project Director and working along with a young and energetic team of management.

About The Job

• Supervise Quantity Surveyor and Contract Executive.
• Review main contract and sub-contract documents including Bill of Quantities, specifications and etc. for tenders.
• Provide guidance on and/or lead negotiation of prices and contracts.
• Confer with and advise management of critical issues and provide suggested solutions related to procurement and contract management.
• Develop, implement, and deliver procurement training and other communications related to purchasing regulations and procedures.
• Prepare monthly valuations, estimates, and cost control.
• Coordinate detailed work activity and project timelines.
• Check, validate, and recommend contractor’s interim progress payment, variations, contractual disputes, and final account for main contracts and sub-contracts.
• Process consultant’s fee claims; validate site valuation and measurements and attend site meetings.
• Manage and monitor contract progression and updates.
• Pre-qualify and short list contractors and sub-contractors for tender.
• Research and development new construction methods and materials.
• Handle commercial awareness and monitor project budget.
• Review tendering, evaluation, analysis and tender reports.
• Plan, organize and manage site project teams and subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients, architects, main contractors, consultants, and subcontractors to achieve seamless integration with the other works.
• Attend meetings, both internal and external to review planning, progress, problems, costs, variations.
• Prepare of instructions, reports and other contract documentation.
• Specific responsibility as outlined accordance company procedure’s ISO 9001:2015.
• Other duties as requested by immediate superior.

Skills And Experience Required

• Candidates must possess at least aBachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years and above experience in construction or others related field.
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a project on time and on budget.
• Strong command of English, Bahasa Malaysia with excellent communication and writing skills,
• Self-motivated and results oriented with high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Good organizational, communication and relationship building skills, resourceful, result-oriented, customer-centric with the ability to multi-task.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and diligence.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction.
• Team player, resourceful, result-oriented, analytical and computer literate.
• Willing to travel to outstation for site visit.