Contract Manager

MRANTI; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration, budgeting, cost estimation, and financial forecasting for materials, labor, and machinery. Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you will provide strategic contract advice, manage tenders, and coordinate with Sub-Lessees, Legal, and Business Development on land and project agreements.

You should have a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying and 10+ years in construction, with expertise in PAM, PWD, and FIDIC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Over 10 years of proven experience in construction, infrastructure, or road/highway projects.
• Experience managing construction contracts end-to-end, including budgeting and tendering.
• Hands-on with PAM, PWD, and FIDIC forms of contract.
• Experience with tenancy, sublease, and development agreements and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive project estimates, budgets, and annual costing for materials, labor, and machinery.
• Evaluate requirements to recommend contract strategies and tender processes.
• Draft, review, and verify tender and quotation documents to identify issues.
• Collaborate with PMD, Sub-Lessees, Legal, and Business Development on sub-lease and tender docs.
• Ensure all submissions and documentation are substantiated and compliant with obligations.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation measures per procurement guidelines.
• Work with contractors, consultants, external legal advisors, sub-lessees, and internal divisions.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Tender evaluation

Risk assessment

Legal coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

PAM

PWD

FIDIC forms

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Contract Manager oversees contract administration, legal agreement assignments, budgeting, cost estimation, and financial forecasting for materials, labor, and machinery. Reporting to the Head of Project Management, this role provides strategic contract advice, manages tender processes, resolves commercial risks, and coordinates closely with Sub-Lessees, Legal, and Business Development teams on project and land development agreements.

Key responsibilities

Prepare comprehensive project estimates, budgets, and annual costing for materials, labor, and machinery for assigned projects

Evaluate project requirements to recommend optimal contract strategies and standard forms, maximizing commercial benefit through tender evaluation and award stages

Draft, review, and verify tender and quotation documents—including those prepared by consultants—to identify and resolve commercial or contractual issues

Collaborate with PMD, Sub-Lessees, Legal, and Business Development teams to integrate sub-lessee and third-party land/project development requirements into Sub-Lease Agreements and tender documents

Ensure all contract submissions, claims, and supporting documentation are fully substantiated, accurate, and aligned with contractual obligations

Identify contractual and commercial risks, recommend actionable mitigation measures, and ensure compliance with procurement guidelines and statutory requirements

Work closely with contractors, consultants, external legal advisors, sub-lessees, and internal divisions (Legal, Finance, Business Development, Procurement, CEO Office)

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Over 10 years of proven experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, or road/highway construction projects

Extensive experience managing construction contracts end-to-end, covering budgeting, tender evaluations, awards, and compliance

Proven hands-on expertise with major standard contract frameworks, including PAM, PWD, and FIDIC forms of contract

Practical experience dealing with tenancy, sublease, development agreements, and third-party commercial arrangements

Practical experience or exposure to arbitration processes and dispute resolution mechanisms

Working knowledge of contract law to spot legal exposures, evaluate risk profiles, and collaborate effectively with Legal Counsel

Strong proficiency in procurement procedures, evaluating bid submissions, and drafting clear tender specifications

Exceptional communication skills to align conflicting priorities among internal teams, consultants, contractors, sub-lessees, and government authorities

High attention to detail in verifying project estimates, financial documentation, and contractual compliance