Contract & Commercial, Manager

DayOne; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is expanding its team to strengthen contract management across its global operations. You will manage the full contract lifecycle, draft and review agreements, and liaise with consultants and vendors to ensure compliance and timely outcomes.

We seek a senior professional with 10+ years in QS/contract management, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and strong MS Office proficiency. Equal opportunity employer with diverse teams and rigorous standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveyor or Contract Management or equivalent.
• At least 10 years' experience in construction, QS consultancy or development.
• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract works and contract forms.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end contract management.
• Implement company policies, activities and procedures.
• Draft and review contracts; handle disputes.
• Pre-qualify consultants and contractors; evaluate and recommend.
• Request for fee proposals and onboarding of consultants.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveyor/Contract Management or equivalent

10+ years construction/QS experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

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.
• Another task which assigned by Immediate Superior

Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveyor / Contract Management or equivalent
• At least minimum 10 years working experience with construction, QS consultancy or Developer companies

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.