Contract Executive

Setia Awan; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Setia Awan in Malaysia seeks a Quantity Surveyor to support pre- and post-contract documentation, tender activities, and cost studies for development projects.

The role requires 2–5 years of related experience, strong English and Bahasa Malaysia communication, and the ability to work independently within a team-driven environment. Preference given to candidates with property development experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Quantity Surveying or related property development field.
• 2–5 years of related experience for Executive position.
• Experience in property development/real estate is an advantage.
• Proficient in English; Bahasa Malaysia beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist HOD/Senior Manager/Manager on pre and post contract documentation and tender processes.
• Gather quotations for management approval and conduct cost studies.
• Prepare valuations, final accounts, and contract claims; manage progress claims.
• Budgeting and cash flow projection for development projects.
• Value engineering and recommendations for award within budget and timeline.
• Liaise with consultants and contractors to resolve contract issues.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Diploma/degree in Quantity Surveying

Advanced/Graduate Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Technical degree in property development

Job description

• To assist the HOD / Senior Manager / Manager on all pre and post contract documentations, taking off of tender, follow-up on tender, cost study preparation, gather contractors' and consultant quotations for Management's approval.
• Understanding in construction drawing and BQ specification.
• To assist the HOD / Senior Manager / Manager on dealing with consultants, contractors in dissolving issue pertaining to the contracts.
• To assist project team on matters relating contract administration and project procurement.
• Preparing budgeting, cash flow projection for development projects.
• To assist the HOD / Senior Manager / Manager on value engineering for alternatives to increase functionality and cost effective.
• To assist the HOD / Senior Manager / Manager on recommendations for award of work packages within the budgeted cost and targeted timeline.
• Prepare contractors' and consultants' progress claims, final account, valuation of contract works and familiar with contractual claims.
• Perform other ad-hoc assignment and any other duties as assigned by the Management from time to time.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma, Advanced/ Higher/ Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, or any technical degree related to property development.
• 2 to 5 year(s) of related experience for Executive position.
• Candidate with experience in property developer/ real estate is an advantage for this position.
• Ability to function as an effective team member where he or she can rapidly adapt to the corporate culture and be valued as a team member.
• Able to work independently and efficiency with less supervision and hardworking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Required language (s): English & Bahasa Malaysia.