Contract Manager - Construction

NCL ENERGY SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Malaysia is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration across multiple divisions including Data Center, M&E, and Solar projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 8–12 years of experience in construction contract management, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity to lead significant engineering projects and protect the company's commercial interests throughout various project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years experience in construction contract management.
• Strong exposure to Data Center, M&E, or Renewable Energy projects preferred.
• Familiar with standard forms of contract (e.g. PAM, CIDB, bespoke contracts).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contract administration from pre-contract award to final account closure.
• Interpret contract terms and ensure compliance with conditions.
• Prepare regular commercial status reports for management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contractual writing skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Law

Job description

Position Summary

The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing all contract, commercial, and contractual risk matters across three divisions of the company. This role ensures contracts are properly administered, variations are controlled, claims are managed, and commercial interests of the company are protected throughout the project lifecycle.

The role works closely with Project Managers, QS, Finance, Procurement, and Legal advisors.

Divisions Covered

• Data Center Projects
• M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Projects
• Solar / Renewable Energy Projects

Key Responsibilities (Common Across All Divisions)

• Contract Administration & Governance

  Lead contract administration from pre-contract award to final account closure.

  Interpret contract terms (LOA, main contract, subcontract, consultancy agreements).

  Ensure compliance with contract conditions, employer requirements, and project specifications.

  Maintain proper contract documentation, correspondence, and records.

  Review tender documents, contract conditions, risk clauses, and commercial terms.

  Identify contractual risks and provide mitigation strategies before award.

  Support management during contract negotiations with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

  Manage and evaluate variation orders (VO), EOT, claims, and counter-claims.

  Prepare, review, and substantiate claims with contractual and factual support.

  Coordinate with QS and Project Team to ensure timely submission and recovery.

  Monitor final account status and commercial exposure.

  Review and advise on subcontract agreements and purchase orders.

  Ensure back-to-back contractual protection with subcontractors.

  Manage subcontractor claims, variations, disputes, and payment issues.

• Risk, Dispute & Compliance Management

  Identify potential contractual disputes early and advise on preventive actions.

  Support dispute resolution, negotiations, mediation, or adjudication when required.

  Liaise with Legal Advisors when necessary.

  Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and ISO standards.

• Reporting & Management Support

  Prepare regular commercial status reports for management.

  Highlight risks, claims exposure, and recovery forecasts.

  Provide contractual advice to Project Directors, PMs, and Senior Management.

Division-Specific Responsibilities

• Data Center Division

  Handle complex contracts involving international clients, hyperscalers, and main contractors.

  Manage strict compliance requirements, milestone-based payments, and high-value variations.

  Support coordination with multi-disciplinary packages (CSA, M&E, IT, testing & commissioning).

  Ensure tight control on contractual timelines, EOTs, and delay risks.

• M&E Division

  Manage contracts related to HVAC, electrical systems, ELV, gensets, and infrastructure works.

  Handle technical variations, scope gaps, and coordination claims.

  Support site teams on contract interpretation related to installation, testing, and commissioning.

• Solar / Renewable Energy Division

  Manage EPC, supply, and installation contracts for solar projects.

  Support PPA, performance obligations, LDs, and energy output-related clauses.

  Handle claims related to authority approvals, grid connection delays, and design changes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Law.
• Minimum 8–12 years experience in construction contract management.
• Strong exposure to Data Center, M&E, or Renewable Energy projects preferred.
• Familiar with standard forms of contract (e.g. PAM, CIDB, bespoke contracts).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contractual writing skills.
• Able to work independently and advise senior management confidently.
• Contractual & commercial risk management.
• Negotiation & dispute handling.
• Stakeholder & cross-department coordination.
• Attention to detail with strong commercial judgment.

About the Company

We are a well established Electric Induction Motor company specializing in the manufacturing & marketing of TECO brand motor. TECO products have firmly established itself as a leader in the field of Electric & Machinery in the Asian region for over 40 years. We are also an Internet Data Center Contractor and some of our major customers are Google, Amazon & Microsoft. If you have the expertise and ambition to lead high-impact engineering projects, join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and industrial solutions.