Contract Manager

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services firm in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the contract management team at their client's data center. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma and a minimum of 7 years' experience in QS or construction management, preferably in a critical environment. Responsibilities include managing contracts, budgets, and client relationships, with a keen focus on strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in QS, engineering, or construction management.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L and budget management experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contract management team and oversee the full contract lifecycle.
• Manage and optimise contract-related budgets.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients and vendors.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships.
• Prepare accurate reports on contract performance and financial outcomes.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Negotiation

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree/Diploma in QS/Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Due to expansion of our client's business, we continue to look for suitable candidates to work at our client's data centre site. Write to us if you are an individual who has experience in the activities listed below, and is keen to take up new challenges!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the contract management team and oversee the full contract lifecycle from tender to close-out.
• Manage and optimise contract-related budgets, ensuring profit and loss targets are achieved.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and conditions with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and timely resolution of issues.
• Manage and review contracts to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Drive risk mitigation, change order management, and service-level compliance.
• Prepare accurate reports on contract performance and financial outcomes.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma with at least 7 years of experience in QS / engineering / construction management, preferably in data centre or critical environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L and budget management experience.
• Positive proactive attitude and ethical behaviour.
• Good leadership and team player with ability to work independently and resolve challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative and people management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• listing your personal particulars, education qualification and work experience;
• listing your current and expected salary details.

As we are hiring this position urgently, we do look forward to hearing from you VERY SOON!

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA Licence No: 22C1055

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Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a contracts manager?
• Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?