Contract Executive

Ditrolic Energy; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditrolic Energy is seeking an experienced contract administrator to support its renewable energy EPC projects in Malaysia. The role focuses on reviewing and managing EPC and subcontract contracts, ensuring compliance with technical and commercial terms, and tracking milestones and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years in contract administration within construction or solar PV, with familiarity in FIDIC contracts and claims management.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of contract administration experience in construction or solar PV projects.
• Experience in EPC environments (industrial, infra).
• Familiarity with EPC contracts, FIDIC Red/Yellow/Silver Book, and subcontract agreements.
• Experience handling claims, variations, and project commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration: review, interpret, and administer EPC, subcontract, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specs, and commercial terms.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, and deadlines; maintain records.

Skills

Contract administration

FIDIC contracts

Variations & claims

Commercial project management

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Law, QS, Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Subcontract agreements

Job description

Headquartered in Malaysia and established in 2009, Ditrolic Energy is a renewable energy infrastructure company backed by one of the world’s largest global fund managers. The company operates across the Asia-Pacific region, with offices in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, China and Bangladesh and brings extensive experience in developing and delivering clean energy projects across multiple markets.

Ditrolic Energy offers integrated solutions spanning solar PV, wind, energy storage and energy management, supported by comprehensive end-to-end EPC capabilities. Through its projects, the company partners with organisations to optimise energy usage and advance their transition towards net zero‑carbon targets.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration
• Review, interpret, and administer EPC, subcontract, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, and commercial terms.
• Monitor key milestones, deliverables, and contractual deadlines.
• Maintain contract documentation and correspondence records.
• Assist in reviewing tender documents, specifications, and commercial terms.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support bid clarifications and negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Evaluate bank guarantee (BG), performance bond, and insurance requirements.
• Claims & Variations Management
• Manage variation orders, change requests, and extension of time (EOT) submissions.
• Prepare and assess claims related to delay, disruption, liquidated damages, and backcharges.
• Liaise with project teams to gather supporting documentation for claims.
• Participate in dispute resolution processes when required.
• Commercial & Cost Control
• Monitor project cost exposure and contractual entitlements.
• Review progress payment applications and certification.
• Assess subcontractor invoices and ensure contractual compliance.
• Support recovery of liquidated damages and enforcement of contract provisions where necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Required Skills

• 3–8 years of experience in contract administration within:
• Construction / Solar PV projects (utility-scale or commercial & industrial)
• Industrial, infrastructure, or EPC environments
• Familiarity with EPC contracts, FIDIC (Red/Yellow/Silver Book), and subcontract agreements.
• Experience in handling claims, variations, and project commercial management

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of solar project components (modules, inverters, transformers, SCADA, etc.).
• Knowledge of performance guarantees, LD clauses, bank guarantees, and insurance requirements.
• Proficiency in contract law principles and dispute resolution processes.