Contract Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail signaling and safety solutions seeks a Contract Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing contracts through all project stages while collaborating with project teams and stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and have significant experience in contract management and rail projects.

Benefits

Networking through internal networks and international teamwork

Secure and permanent job with a global company

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Rail Signaling/Communications/Security System projects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in contract, claims, and EOT management.
• Good understanding of PWD/PAM/IEM/FIDIC form of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the entire project cycle from tender to post-contract stage.
• Work closely with the Project and Bid Managers for assigned projects.
• Monitor contract deliverables and project milestones.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electronics/Communication/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia (On-Site)

As Hitachi Rail GTS, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide.

Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year - making sustainable mobility a reality.

Contract Manager (Ref.No. R1009318)

at our location in Kuala-Lumpur

You will enjoy having these responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Contracts, the Contract Manager will have the following responsibilities.

• Will be involved in the entire project cycle, from tender to post contract stage that is focused mainly in providing contractual reviee and advises to the different stakeholders which may arise over the project duration.
• Will be required to work in multiple projects and bids.
• Work closely with the Project Managers, and Bid Managers for the assigned projects and bids.
• Work closely with clients, partners and subcontractors as a support to the bid/project teams in managing matters relating to contract agreements, NDAs, and different team agreements aligning these to GTS' accepted policies and procedures.
• Responsible in enlightening the bid/project teams in whatever doubts they may have related to bid, project and business agreements.
• Work closely with the project team in the end-to-end management of Claims (including logs, gaps identification, etc.), EOT and variation as well as the preparation of monthly progress report.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring of contract deliverables and project milestones to avoid any delay and project risks.
• Assist the Head of Contracts in managing all the projects, bids and procurement activities.
• Attend to bids and project meetings

You have:

• Degree or Diploma in Electronics/Communication/Civil/Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Rail Signaling/Communications/Security System/Building/Civil projects or a similar is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in contract, claims, and EOT management is important.
• Background in handling project commercials is a plus
• Good to have an understanding and experience in working with PWD/PAM/IEM/FIDIC form of contracts
• Familiarity and handling projects (and its T&Cs) in Malaysia
• Good communication skill in English language
• Ability to work with team members in Malaysia, Singapore and across the region
• Strong MS Office skills, for example, the proficient knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, will be necessary throughout this role
• Hard work and learning attitude
• The ability to manage shareholders and build strong relationships.
• The skills to grasp complex technical concepts quickly, including process flows and policies.
• The ability to collate information and produce comprehensive reports.
• An eye for detail and the ability to analyse problems and develop practical solutions.
• The skills to plan and organise workload and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Our Talent Acquisition Team is looking forward to hearing from you

We look forward to receiving your application in just a few clicks via our career portal.

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers

About us

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together : Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

Notes

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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