Contract & Commercial, Assistant Manager

DayOne; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne in Malaysia seeks a Contract Manager to oversee end-to-end contract management for data center projects. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, manage pre-qualification of consultants, and steer tendering processes toward successful awards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying or Contract Management and at least four years in construction, QS consultancy or developer firms; Thai project experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveyor or Contract Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in construction, QS consultancy or developer firms; Thai project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end contract management.
• Draft and review contractual documents; handle disputes.
• Pre-qualification of consultants and contractors; vendor evaluation.
• Manage tendering process from invitation to award recommendation.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveyor / Contract Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join DayOne - Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we've built a robust presence across Asia and Europe - and we're just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we're looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne's next chapter.

Job Description

• Responsible for end to end spectrum of Contract Management.
• To implement all policies, activities, procedures as relevant and required by the company.
• Responsible for drafting and review contractual documents and dealing with contractual disputes and/or issues.
• Pre-qualification of consultants and contractors, evaluate and recommend to Management.
• Request for fee proposal from multi-disciplinary consultants and onboarding of successful consultant.
• Liaison with consultants for the whole process of tendering exercise involving of strategizing the tender packages, evaluating the suitable of a particular Form of Contract and specific conditions of tendering.
• Review tender and contract documents prepared by the consultants.
• In charge of tendering exercise, including calling of tender, review tender reports, attend tender interviews, negotiate, finalize, and prepare recommendation report to Management for award of contracts.
• Liaison with the consultant QS to provide monthly project financial statement for reporting purpose.
• Contract Administration and Vendor Management.
• Follow payments submitted by Contactor and Consultants.
• Review the Statement of Final Accounts prepared by the consultants.

Experience & Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveyor / Contract Management or equivalent At least minimum 4 years working experience with construction, QS consultancy or Developer companies Thai project experience is added advantage

Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of pre and post contract works especially variety form of contracts, cost control budget and contractual issues Possess excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge in Microsoft office, excel and words

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne's leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub.

As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.