Manager, Construction - Contract Financing

Planworth Global Factoring Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group hospitalization

Team building activities

Modern office near KL

Parking

Job summary

Planworth Global Factoring Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Manager, Construction – Contract Financing to lead cost assessments and risk evaluation for financing construction projects. You will verify payments, monitor budgets and ensure compliance with contractual terms.

You will work with credit, operations and sales teams to assess project viability, identify red flags, and advise on funding eligibility, using PAM/JKR/FIDIC contract knowledge and QS software tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inQuantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, project cost management or technical due diligence.
• Knowledge of construction contracts (PAM, JKR, FIDIC) and project financing processes.
• Proficiency in QS software and financial tools including AutoCAD, CostX, Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Bill of Quantities, cost estimates and project budgets submitted by contractors/subcontractors.
• Assess financial feasibility of construction projects for financing approval.
• Review and validate contractor and subcontractor payment claims before financing disbursement.
• Analyse construction contracts to determine financial obligations and risks.
• Track project cash flows, cost variations and financial performance.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and internal teams to streamline project financing.

Skills

Cost analysis

Risk assessment

Contract analysis

Project evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CostX

Excel

SAP

Job description

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As Manager, Construction – Contract Financing at Planworth, you will play a crucial role in evaluating project costs, verifying payment claims, and assessing financial risks for construction factoring. You will ensure that project financing decisions are backed by accurate cost analysis, contract verification, and risk mitigation strategies.

What is your role? Responsibilities

1. Project Cost & Financial Assessment

Evaluate Bill of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and project budgets submitted by contractors/subcontractors.

Assess financial feasibility of construction projects for financing approval.

Provide recommendations on funding eligibility based on cost analysis.

2. Verification of Payment Claims

Review and validate contractor and subcontractor payment claims before financing disbursement.

Conduct site visits (if necessary) to verify project progress and ensure claims align with completed work.

Prevent overpayment or fraudulent claims through accurate assessment.

Identify potential cost-related risks and financial red flags in project applications.

Ensure that projects comply with factoring guidelines and risk management policies.

Work closely with the credit, operations and sales team to evaluate project viability.

4. Contract & Documentation Review

Analyse construction contracts (PAM, JKR, FIDIC) to determine financial obligations and risks.

Ensure payment terms, retention sums, and variations comply with contractual agreements.

Provide expert advice on contractual disputes related to project financing.

5. Project Cost Monitoring & Reporting

Track project cash flows, cost variations, and financial performance.

Provide regular reports loan status, project progress, and potential risks and insights to management for financing decisions.

Ensure proper documentation of cost assessments and project evaluations.

Regularly inspect and verify the physical progress of construction projects funded by loans.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate with clients, contractors, financial analysts, and legal teams to streamline project financing.

Communicate effectively with project team and financiers to ensure transparency to assist in resolving discrepancies.

Who are we looking for? Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

At least 5-8 years relevant experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, project cost management, construction project evaluation, or technical due diligence.

Experience in a financial institution, property developer, main contractor, consultancy, or project management consultancy is preferred.

Strong analytical skills in cost evaluation, risk assessment, and contract analysis.

Knowledge of construction contracts (PAM, JKR, FIDIC) and project financing processes.

Proficiency in QS software (AutoCAD, CostX) and financial tools (Excel, financial modeling, SAP).

Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment while ensuring accuracy in cost assessments.

Demonstrates a strong determination to achieve goals and overcome challenges.

Takes proactive steps and demonstrates initiative to take on tasks independently.

Hard-working and diligence in carrying out responsibilities.

A Goal Go-Getter to achieve objectives and meet targets.

Curious and Hungry to succeed in their role.

An enthusiastic learner to acquire new knowledge and skills.

We appreciate your talent: Benefits and Perks

Competitive basic salary.

Attractive annual performance bonus. Our rewards philosophy matches pay to performance, potential and work ethics.

Insurance coverage for staff - Group Hospitalization, Group Term Life and Group Personal Accident.

Other staff benefits such as Medical claims, Optical, Dental, Annual health screening, Company trips, Teambuilding activities, Wedding gifts, Child Birth gifts and many more.

Large, modern, luxury, advanced and trendy office layout for your optimum safety, comfort and performance, prayer room, training room and a secure basement parking.

Pantry service with beverage vending machine. Enjoy complimentary, barista-style refreshments, including a selection of Cappuccinos, Lattes, and Americanos available throughout the day.

We are committed to employee health, wellbeing and comfort – We provide ergonomic adjustable chairs and desks to support and promote good health and body posture. Ergonomic chairs and tables are highly adjustable to suit the natural position of your joints and body type to align your shoulders, provide hips and spine support, increased productivity, and enhanced employee comfort.

Accelerate Your Career Growth

We offer a specialized sales skill assessment tool to evaluate your current skill set as part of upskilling your sales skill to better than ever. To help you advance, we offer structured mentoring and coaching programs intended to build leadership and management capabilities through real-world, on-the-job training. Furthermore, there are plenty of career growth opportunities and avenues to diversify into other roles within the company.

Where are we? Ideal Location

Close to Putra LRT - Ampang Park Station (5 mins walk)

Adjacent to MRT - Ampang Park Station (5 mins walk)

Working day: 5-days work

Surrounded by shopping centres - short walking distance to KLCC, Avenue K, Intermark and etc.

Located on the ground floor of a 33 storey building with more than 10,000ft of work space.

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