Contracts Manager

Zohorecruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract negotiation, administration, and risk management across projects. You will draft, review and execute agreements, support end-users and coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal teams to protect commercial interests.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in contract management within construction, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical or renewable energy, with strong communication and negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• 6–8 years in contract management/administration, preferably within construction, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, or renewable energy.
• Key expertise includes contract negotiation, drafting, administration, claims, variations, payment management, contract close-out, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate vendor terms to safeguard the company’s contractual interests.
• Draft and execute contracts in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Support end users and project teams with day-to-day contract administration and management.
• Manage variations, contractor claims, disputes, and other contractual matters.
• Draft and issue contractual notices and correspondence.
• Maintain contractual registers and project records.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual requirements and standards.
• Review, analyze, and administer contract variations in accordance with approved scope.
• Ensure project payment processes and approval recommendations are accurate and compliant with governance requirements.
• Manage contract close-out and completion processes.
• Review and facilitate approval of Completion Certificates.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive contract records and correspondence.
• Lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders when required.
• Establish agreements that protect commercial and contractual interests.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Contract management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree/MBA preferred

Job description

Contracts Manager

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 09/24/2026

• Country Malaysia

Job Description

Contract Negotiation & Administration

• Negotiate vendor terms and conditions to safeguard company’s contractual interests.
  
• Draft and execute contracts in line with agreed terms and conditions.
  
• Support end users and project teams with day-to-day contract administration and management.
  
• Manage variations, contractor claims, disputes, and other contractual matters.
  
• Draft and issue contractual notices and correspondence.
  
• Maintain contractual registers and project records.
  

Contract Monitoring, Payments & Close-Out

• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual requirements and standards.
  
• Monitor contract implementation and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
  
• Review, analyze, and administer contract variations in accordance with approved scope.
  
• Ensure project payment processes and approval recommendations are accurate and compliant with governance requirements.
  
• Manage contract close-out and completion processes.
  
• Review and facilitate approval of Completion Certificates.
  

Documentation & Records Management

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive contract records and correspondence.
  
• Maintain proper tracking and filing of relevant documentation.
  
• Ensure retention letters, bonds, guarantees, and Completion Certificates comply with end-user requirements and company policies.
  
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, service providers, and other stakeholders.
  
• Ensure service providers deliver quality and timely services in accordance with SLAs.
  
• Lead key negotiations with internal and external stakeholders when required.
  
• Establish agreements that protect company’s commercial and contractual interests.
  

Policies, Systems & Process Improvement

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contract management policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
  
• Ensure processes comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
  
• Support implementation of standardized processes and tools.
  

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports for relevant stakeholders.
  
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance principles, standards, and shareholder requirements.
  
• Apply standardized approaches, forms, policies, and procedures.
  

Information Security & Compliance

• Comply with information security policies and procedures.
  
• Protect company assets, confidential information, systems, credentials, and equipment.
  
• Report security incidents and suspected security weaknesses.
  
• Ensure company equipment and software are used in accordance with company policies.
  

QHSE

• Support Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) activities and objectives.
  
• Participate in QHSE audits, inductions, incident reporting, and performance reviews when required.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in project locations.
  

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.

Experience: 6–8 years in contract management/administration, preferably within construction, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, or renewable energy.

Key Expertise: Contract negotiation, drafting, administration, claims, variations, payment management, contract close-out, contract law, commercial governance, and stakeholder management.

Key Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple contracts, work under pressure, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.