Contract Manager

Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Johor Bahru is seeking a Quantity Surveyor & Contract Manager to oversee cost estimation and tendering for projects. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and 5 years of experience, ensuring projects are budgeted and managed efficiently. The firm offers project-based incentives, career progression opportunities, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Benefits

Project-based incentives

Increasing annual leave entitlement

Company trips

Medical coverage

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience for Senior position.
• 1-2 years of experience required for Junior position.
• Ability to deal with Mandarin-speaking clients is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost estimation, tendering, and financial management.
• Prepare and submit tender quotations.
• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors for tender submissions.
• Manage contracts administration and project execution.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Negotiation skills

Meticulous

Independent

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Survey, Architecture or equivalent

Job description

AtSunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd, we are a leading construction and interior fit-out company in Malaysia, and we're looking for a Quantity Surveryor & Contract Manager to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible to oversee the cost estimation, tendering, and financial management of our construction and interior fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying, contract administration, and cost control, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and within budget.

Pre Contracts

Tender quotations from suppliers/sub-contractors and puts up tender submissions at an appropriate pricing with a view of securing projects at a profitable margin.

Leads a team of Quantity Surveyors to be responsible for tender submissions;

Ensures proper costing for management decision, prior to tender submissions;

Takes the lead and attends tender interviews as and when needed;

Review post tender replies, adjustments and tender submissions;

Ensures contracts awarded deviate from tender conditions and all drawings, specifications, etc;

Oversees the sourcing and preparation of information for participation in tender exercise including measurement, inviting quotations, costing report and submission of tenders;

Attends site show round to understand the project requirements as needed;

Guides in the efforts of seeking clarifications with respective consultants regarding the discrepancies in the scope of work and drawings and ensures the replacement of addendum, drawings, etc after clarifications;

Works closely with Contracts Team and provides assistance on post-tender contract administration such as scope of works briefing, etc.

Post Contracts

Budgets, projects execution, contracts administration, sourcing and awarding of trade packages, finalization of project contractual accounts and subcontractors’ accounts within budgets and timeline.

Reviews tender pricing; understands the project schedule, profit margin and goodwill discount;

Reviews letter of appointments, contract drawings and documents and to highlight any deviation from the tender;

Attends project kick off meetings and brief the scope of works with project team and management

Negotiates with the respective supplier and appoints the specialist sub-contractors based on trade;

Ensures the timely submission of VO cost on day to day or weekly basis and communicates with the project manager; timely submission of monthly progress claims; final account closing;

Follows up effectively on payment certificate and payment with the clients;

Certifies sub-contractors claims based on site progress and quantity;

Provides effective support to project management teams by ensuring that the contracts are administered in accordance with contractual obligations and effective cost management strategies;

Provides leadership to team members ensuring effective resolution to address issues that arise and continuous improvement initiatives;

Motivates, coaches and counsels team members on an ongoing basis to ensure good team work and positive employee morale exists in the team;

Develops good professional working relationships with suppliers, vendors, sub-contractors, clients/employers and consultants.

Job Requirements

Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Quantity Survey, Architecture or equivalent.

Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin (deal with Mandarin-speaking clients)

At least 5 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for Senior position.

At least 1 to 2 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for Junior Position. (Fresh graduates are welcome to apply!)

Required Skill(s): Microsoft Office

Preferably with experience working in ID firm/ builder company - for ID QS.

Preferably with experience working in M&E services - for M&E QS.

Possess good negotiation skills, meticulous, independent

What We Offer

Project-based incentives and bonus pay-out

Increasing annual leave entitlement

Company trips

Medical coverage

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? What's your expected monthly basic salary? How many years' experience do you have as a quantity surveyor? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Are you willing to relocate for this role?

Sunray was incorporated in Singapore since 1987 and expanded its operations in Malaysia since 2012 which renowned as SUNRAY CONSTRUCTION & INTERIOR SDN BHD. Sunray has developed into one of the largest one-stop solution enterprise for all architectural and interior fit-out works across the Asia Region.

Sunray synonymous with the ability to create unique, distinctive, high quality interior space for the clients. It also proven capably to manage and accomplish the interior projects in Hospitality, Corporate Offices, Commercials and Private Premium Residentials. Sunray was awarded Prize of Gold for the Industry Excellence of Malaysian Interior Design Awards (MIID REKA Award) 2020 in the Interior Builders Category.