Contract Manager

NCT Group of Companies; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and consulting firm located in Malaysia, Selangor, is seeking a professional for contract administration within quantity surveying. The role requires managing contracts, liaising with consultants, and providing expertise in cost control and budgeting. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least 8 years of experience. Skills in negotiation, communication, and Excel are highly valued. The firm emphasizes teamwork and project management.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Professional Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Survey or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience required.
• Strong knowledge of pre and post contract works, cost control, and budget matters.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize contracts and administer contractual obligations.
• Coordinate and monitor consultants and project teams.
• Liaise and review tender documents and contract documents.
• Evaluate and negotiate tenders or quotations received.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional Certificate in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Diploma

Job description

Plan & organize contracts and administer contractual obligations including Tender Schedule and Specifications.

Coordinate and monitor consultants and / or project teams contractually and commercially.

Liaison and review consultants’ tender documents (including BQ), contract documents, financial reports, cost estimation, progress claims, V.O., evaluation of claims etc.

Review, evaluate and negotiate tenders or quotations received and make recommendations to the Management.

Ensuring proper documentation, timely preparation and submission of claims from consultants.

Lead in improvement for the project cost control, making proper recommendations, follow up and taking necessary action.

Establish database for cost, materials and supply sources.

Manages, provides advices and administers all activities concerned with project contracts.

Provision of Commercial expertise and support for the Department Heads and Managers.

Provide guidance on contracts to Department Heads, Managers and executives and ensure contract compliance with established procedures.

Provide real time accurate and realistic financial projections and reports.

Developing, implementing, monitoring cost control mechanism for the works.

Work closely with other teams, such as finance or legal on contractual related issues.

Requirements

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

At least 8 years of working experience in related field.

Good and strong knowledge in pre and post contract works, cost control, budget and construction contractual matters.

Familiar with bills of quantities, tender documents, tender process, analysis, award and finalisation of contracts.

Good interpersonal, negotiation, resourceful, leadership, problem solving skills and communication skills, able to interact with project team, sub-contractor, clients & suppliers.

Computer literate with strong Excel background.

Proficient in both spoken and written English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin (optional).