Contract Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Water Treatment)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water treatment projects is seeking a Contract Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves supervising operations in the Contracts Department, ensuring budget adherence, and coordinating project cost estimates. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, ideally with experience in water treatment plants. The position focuses on compliance, project profitability, and timely tasks execution, with an opportunity to work independently and engage with clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is essential.
• Experience with water treatment projects preferred.
• Ability to work independently and visit clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Contracts Department.
• Ensure compliance with budgets for subcontract awards.
• Manage profitability of projects and oversee subcontractors.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for site works.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Cost estimation

Contract negotiation

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Contract Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Water Treatment)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leader in delivering water treatment projects across Malaysia. An experienced Contract Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee and lead the daily operations of the Contracts Department, ensuring efficient and compliant processes and coordinating project cost estimates related to site works while monitoring project status and expenses.

Responsibilities

• Recommended and ensure commercial comparisons and subcontract awards are within allocated budgets.
• Reviewing and verifying subcontractor payment recommendations prepared by the project Quantity Surveyor.
• Ensuring timely submission of monthly claims to clients or main contractors.
• Advising the Project Manager on contractual issues, including drafting appropriate responses.
• Managing the profitability of projects undertaken by the department.
• Overseeing the selection and evaluation of subcontractors, emphasising quality and environmental standards.
• Ensuring all conduct and work comply with ISO standards, company policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Managing contractual matters related to pre-contract and post-contract stages with subcontractors.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for site works in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and finalise payment claims from sub-contractors and clients, ensuring all processes are completed promptly.
• Monitor project progress and expenses, including material costing, measurements, and wastage control.
• Support project proposals, feasibility studies, tender budgeting, and sub-contractor pre-qualification processes.

Team

You will be reporting to the HOD who has many years of experience within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Prefer candidates with water treatment plant experience.
• Able to work independently in office, on site, and visit clients for meeting.

How to apply

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