Cost & Contract Manager (Property Developer)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Cost & Contract Manager to oversee their high-rise projects. Responsibilities include managing cost planning and analysis, leading the tendering and procurement processes, and ensuring accurate contract management. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in property development and a degree in Quantity Surveying. Strong technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 8 years experience in property development.
• Strong technical and leadership skills.
• Enjoys problem solving, is a self-initiator, and an eloquent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost plan submissions and validate their accuracy.
• Manage the tendering and procurement process.
• Ensure timely processing of progress payments.
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters.

Skills

Contract management

Cost and contract analysis

Quantity surveying

Variation order management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Cost & Contract Manager (Property Developer)

About the company: This property developer has made a name for itself in the Malaysian & overseas market for luxurious & high quality homes, hospitality & leisure projects. The company now seeks a cost & contract manager to work on its high-rise projects.

About the job:

• Cost Planning & Analysis: Oversee the Quantity Surveyor (QS) cost plan submission; analyze and validate the cost plan elements against similar project benchmarks to ensure accuracy.
• Tendering & Procurement: Pre‑qualify and recommend a shortlist of suitable tenderers for management approval; review all tender and contract documents prepared by consultants for completeness and compliance with company requirements; scrutinize consultant tender reports and address any inconsistencies; manage the entire procurement process, including issuing tenders, conducting interviews, reviewing reports, and preparing contract award recommendations.
• Post‑Contract Management: Ensure accurate and timely processing of progress payments for both consultants and contractors; review and validate Variation Orders (VOs) against contract provisions to ensure they are genuine and claimable, supporting the Project Manager in cost control; review consultant‑prepared final accounts, compiling all necessary VO information for finalisation with contractors; provide expert advice and recommendations to the Project Manager on all contractual matters; support management processes and committees related to procurement and tendering; mentor and provide oversight to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 8 years experience working in property development.
• Strong technical and leadership skills.
• Enjoys problem solving, is a self‑initiator, and an eloquent communicator.

Skills

• Contract management.
• Cost and contract analysis.
• Quantity surveying.
• Variation order management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree.