Executive, Contract Management (Yong Peng, Johor)

UEM Edgenta Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee claims, work orders, and commercial negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in contract management, ensuring compliance and profitability across projects. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to key project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in contract management.
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and pricing strategies.
• Experience in commercial support within the infrastructure or maintenance industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with clients for timely approval of claims and ICP issuance.
• Administer the awarding process of Work Orders to Pool Contractors.
• Lead price negotiations ensuring a minimum 15% profit margin.

Skills

Contract Administration

Commercial Negotiation

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

MAXIMO

ROSS

Job description

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Claims & Payment Certification

• Follow up with clients to ensure timely approval of all submitted claims and issuance of Interim Certificates of Payment (ICP).
• Track and update the status of Work Order claims submitted to clients and Certificates of Payment (COP) issued to subcontractors by end of each month.
  
  
  

Work Order Management

• Administer and monitor the awarding process of Work Orders to Pool Contractors.
• Maintain accurate records on the status and allocation of Work Orders according to contractors’ scopes of work.
• Prepare all necessary documentation for Work Order issuance and contract awarding.
  
  
  

Commercial Negotiation & Profitability

• Lead price negotiations with clients and subcontractors, ensuring a minimum 15% profit margin on awarded works.
• Analyse and adjust Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on Standard Operating Rates (SOR) to align with project requirements and margins.
  
  
  

Contract Compliance & Technical Review

• Verify and compare final BOQs submitted by subcontractors with client-issued BOQs to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the Head of Unit, ensuring all stakeholders—including operations teams and subcontractors—adhere to contractual and policy guidelines.
  
  
  

System & Data Management

• Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of contract-related records in MAXIMO and ROSS systems.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in contract management, work order administration, or commercial support, preferably within the infrastructure or maintenance industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, tendering processes, and pricing strategies.