Manager Contracts

Cypark Resources Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypark Resources Berhad is seeking an experienced Manager, Contracts to oversee contractual and commercial matters across Waste-to-Energy and green asset projects in Malaysia. You will manage contract administration, negotiations, claims, variations and project risks through the full lifecycle.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years in related areas, including 8–12 years in contract or commercial management, with familiarity in FIDIC, NEC, PAM, CIPAA and other standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience including 8–12 years in contract/commercial management.
• Experience in major EPC, infrastructure, power-generation, renewable-energy or Waste-to-Energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of claims, variations, EOT, valuations, final accounts and risk management.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, PAM, PWD/JKR and CIPAA is highly desirable.
• Registration with BQSM, RISM, RICS or BEM is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPC, consultancy, supply, O&M and other project-related contracts.
• Evaluate claims, variations, extensions of time, compensation events and final accounts.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Support tender evaluations and review specifications, bills of quantities and contract conditions.
• Verify project progress, completed work and quantities for payment valuations.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support dispute resolution, mediation, CIPAA adjudication or arbitration where required.
• Prepare contractual and commercial reports for senior management.
• Work closely with Project, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Finance teams.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Negotiation

Risk management

Project cost control

Stakeholder management

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commercial Management or related discipline

Tools

FIDIC

NEC

PAM

PWD/JKR

CIPAA

Job description

We are seeking for an experienced Manager, Contracts to manage contractual and commercial matters across our Waste-to-Energy and green asset projects.

The role will oversee contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims, variations and project risks throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will also provide technical input to ensure that project scope, specifications, quantities and costs are properly defined and controlled.

Key responsibilities

• Manage EPC, consultancy, supply, O&M and other project-related contracts.
• Evaluate claims, variations, extensions of time, compensation events and final accounts.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Support tender evaluations and review specifications, bills of quantities and contract conditions.
• Verify project progress, completed work and quantities for payment valuations.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support dispute resolution, mediation, CIPAA adjudication or arbitration where required.
• Prepare contractual and commercial reports for senior management.
• Work closely with Project, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Finance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including approximately 8–12 years in contract management, commercial management or quantity surveying.
• Experience in major EPC, infrastructure, power-generation, renewable-energy or Waste-to-Energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of claims, variations, EOT, valuations, final accounts and commercial risk management.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, PAM, PWD/JKR and CIPAA is highly desirable.
• Registration with BQSM, RISM, RICS or BEM would be an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, reporting and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.