Manager, Contract Management

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL); Kuantan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A significant infrastructure project in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least 5 years in contract management, with strong skills in negotiation and stakeholder management. The role involves ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and protecting organizational interests through rigorous oversight and process improvements. This position requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in contract management, commercial management, or compliance.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role within the infrastructure, transport, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
• Ensure organizational interests are protected throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Contract Management, Law, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Overview

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) – Kuantan, Pahang

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Contract Management, Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in contract management, commercial management, or compliance.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role within the infrastructure, transport, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial agreements, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, negotiation, lifecycle management, and overseeing compliance governance.
• Proven ability to assess contractual and operational risks.
• Ensure alignment with organizational policies, cost-control requirements, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Capable of leading process improvements and providing advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Ensure organizational interests are protected throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Oversee contract administration, document control, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure timely execution and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Implement and enforce compliance frameworks.
• Align compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.
• Conduct contractual and compliance risk assessments.
• Recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution processes.
• Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives.
• Provide training to strengthen governance, policy adherence, and contract management capability.

Application Information

• All applications must be submitted directly through ECRL’s official website or other official communication channels as designated by the company. ECRL shall not be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from dealings with unauthorised parties.