Contract Manager (Property Development - High & Low Rise)

Agensi Pekerjaan Randstad Sdn Bhd - Professional; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle. This role focuses on risk management, cost control, and legal compliance for high and low-rise projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 7 years of experience in property development/construction. The position requires a self-driven leader passionate about achieving results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Contract Manager.
• Minimum 7 years experience of working in property development/construction.
• Self-driven leader with a passion for results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle focusing on risk mitigation, cost control, and legal compliance.
• Lead the preparation and negotiation of contracts and consultancy agreements.
• Manage claims, variations, extensions of time, and payment certifications.
• Drive Value Engineering exercises and feasibility studies.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual and statutory obligations.
• Act as the primary contact for contractual disputes.

Skills

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Risk Management

Contract Administration

Value Management

Compliance and Reporting

Dispute Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Contract Manager (Property Development - High & Low Rise)

About the company
A renowned property developer wth a strong construction arm. This company offers a vibrant & past paced culture with technology driven way of working.

About the job The Contract Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, focusing on risk mitigation, cost control, and legal compliance across all property development projects, particularly high-rise and complex developments. A deep understanding of the Malaysian construction contract landscape, specifically the PAM (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia) contracts, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Lead the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements, ensuring all terms and conditions align with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle. Provide expert advice to project teams on contract clauses and legal implications to safeguard the company's interests.
• Contract Administration: Oversee all aspects of contract administration, including managing claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), and payment certifications in accordance with the stipulated PAM contract provisions.
• Value Management: Drive Value Engineering (VE) exercises and feasibility studies at the project inception phase to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and ensure design practicality for both low- and high-rise developments.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure strict compliance with all contractual and statutory obligations. Prepare detailed reports on contract status, potential disputes, and financial commitments for senior management review.
• Dispute Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact for contractual disputes and assist in providing necessary documentation and technical support for legal proceedings or arbitration.

Skills & Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Contract Manager
• Minimum 7 years experience of working in property development/ construction
• Self driven leader with a passion for results