Construction Contract Manager — On‑Site (Cheras)

Jack-In Pile (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack-In Pile (M) Sdn Bhd in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, is seeking an Assistant Contract Manager or Contract Manager to oversee construction contracts on-site. You will manage the contracts lifecycle, review terms, monitor performance, and support commercial management to ensure profitability.

The role requires a degree in construction or related field, 3–5 years in contracts management, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in contracts management within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of PAM, CIDB or international standard contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Malay or other local languages is advantageous.
• Professional certification such as CIDB registration, RICS Associate status or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with construction projects in Malaysia is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and administering construction contracts throughout their lifecycle, from initiation through to completion and closeout
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions to protect company interests whilst maintaining positive client relationships
• Monitoring contractor performance against contractual obligations and specifications, ensuring compliance with all agreed terms
• Processing and evaluating variation orders, claims and change requests in accordance with contract conditions
• Managing contract documentation, correspondence and records in a systematic and organised manner
• Liaising between clients, contractors, designers and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and disputes
• Preparing regular contract status reports, including progress updates, cost forecasts and risk assessments
• Ensuring timely processing of contractor payments and certification based on contractual requirements
• Identifying and mitigating contractual risks and disputes before they escalated
• Supporting the commercial management of projects to ensure profitability and cost control

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Jack-In Pile (M) Sdn Bhd in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, is seeking an Assistant Contract Manager or Contract Manager to oversee construction contracts on-site. You will manage the contracts lifecycle, review terms, monitor performance, and support commercial management to ensure profitability.

The role requires a degree in construction or related field, 3–5 years in contracts management, and proficiency in English.