Cost Control & Contract Managers (Property Development/Main Contractor) BursaPLC

AG Staffing Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bursa PLC seeks an experienced Cost Control & Contract Manager to lead the cost control team across property development and main contractor projects. You will oversee cost planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration to ensure financial discipline.

Responsibilities include managing VO negotiations, cash flow forecasting, valuations, final accounts, and governance reporting. Strong leadership, contract knowledge, and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; professional qualifications (e.g., RISM, MRICS) are advantageous.
• 10–15 years experience in cost control, quantity surveying, and contract management in property development or main contractor environments.
• At least 3–5 years in leadership or managerial roles.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, pricing, and value engineering.
• Excellent negotiation and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, feasibility studies, and budgeting for current projects and acquisitions.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement, tendering, and contract administration with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Review VO’s and design changes to control cost overruns.
• Manage project cash flow forecasts and valuation data with Finance.
• Prepare reports, risk assessments, and governance documentation for cost activities.

Skills

Contract management

Cost estimation

Cash flow forecasting

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Building, or related

MRICS / RISM or equivalent

Job description

Cost Control & Contract Managers (Property Development/Main Contractor) BursaPLC

Cost Control & Contract Managers (Property Development/Construction Main Contractor) Bursa PLC

This position is to lead, supervise, and manage the Cost Control Team with the overall function as follow :-

Cost Planning, Feasibility & Budgeting:

Conduct market research, financial feasibility studies, and development costings for current projects and potential land acquisition targets.

Formulate, monitor, and reforecast comprehensive project budgets and elemental cost breakdowns.

Conduct quarterly cost reviews against budgets, analyse cost deviations, and present variance reports to management.

Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including calling quotations/tenders, conducting commercial evaluations, and negotiating contracts with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Direct the preparation and administration of contractual documents (e.g., Letters of Award, Bills of Quantities).

Strategically track, evaluate, and negotiate Variation Orders (VOs) and design changes to control cost overruns.

Financial Management, Claims, Valuations & Commercial Governance

Oversee project cash flow forecasts and work closely with the Finance Department to provide necessary cost models, valuations, and data to support land acquisitions and project financing facilities.

Evaluate site progress claims, main contractor valuations, and consultant/vendor claims for timely certification and billing.

Manage the preparation, negotiation, and closing of final accounts.

Design & General Duties

Advise project and design teams on value engineering, cost-effective alternatives, and specification reviews.

Prepare reports, commercial analyses, risk assessments, and supporting project documentation.

Establish the KPI’s, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and governance controls for all cost-related and contractual activities.

Any other duties assigned by the HOD or Management from time to time.

Job Requirements & Qualifications :

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Building, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., RISM, MRICS, or equivalent) are a strong advantage.

Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of working experience in cost control, quantity surveying, and contract management within a property development or main contractor construction environment. At least 3–5 years must be in a leadership or managerial capacity.

Core Competencies :

Technical Skills

Pre- and post-contract management. Knowledgeable in contract law (e.g., PAM, PWD, or custom contracts), tender preparation, and

Strong mastery of cost estimation, elemental cost analysis, financial feasibility modelling, and cash flow forecasting.

Proven experience managing multiple residential and commercial developments concurrently.

Leadership Skills:

Demonstrated capability in leading, developing, and motivating a technical team.

Soft Skills

Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail.