MANAGER - CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT

Salcon; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Malaysia is looking for a Manager of Procurement & Contracts to oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Responsibilities include managing contract negotiations and ensuring adherence to CIDB, JKR, and FIDIC standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, extensive experience in the construction or water industry, and strong negotiation and communication skills. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in contracts, QS, or procurement within the construction or water industry.
• Strong understanding of PAM, JKR, CIDB, FIDIC, and standard construction contract forms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Procurement and Contracts Departments.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all construction-related contracts.
• Ensure compliance with CIDB, JKR, PAM, FIDIC, and company standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Detail-oriented

Cost estimation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Certification in contract management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Contract management systems

Project documentation tools

Job description

The Manager of Procurement & Contracts oversees and leads the daily operations of the Procurement and Contracts Departments, ensuring efficient and compliant processes. Key responsibilities include:

Recommended and ensure commercial comparisons and subcontract awards are within allocated budgets.

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all construction-related contracts (main contract, subcontract, supplier agreements). Ensure compliance with CIDB, JKR, PAM, FIDIC, and company contracting standards.

Manage contract variations, extension of time (EOT) claims, and valuation of works.

Reviewing and verifying subcontractor payment recommendations prepared by the project Quantity Surveyor.

Ensuring timely submission of monthly claims to clients or main contractors. Maintain proper documentation for audits, claims, and dispute resolution.

Advising the Project Manager on contractual issues, including drafting appropriate responses.

Handle all contract-related correspondence with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and authorities.

Managing the profitability of projects undertaken by the department.

Overseeing the selection and evaluation of subcontractors, emphasizing quality and environmental standards.

Ensuring all conduct and work comply with ISO standards, company policies, regulations, and procedures.

Managing contractual matters related to pre-contract and post-contract stages with subcontractors.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.

Certification in contract management, procurement, or FIDIC/PAM/JKR training is an added advantage.

Minimum 7–10 years' experience in contracts, QS, or procurement within the construction or water industry. Market awareness of water/wastewater industry construction costs is an advantage.

Experience handling tendering, contract negotiations, VOs, claims, and project commercial matters.

Strong understanding of PAM, JKR, CIDB, FIDIC, and standard construction contract forms.

Strong knowledge of cost estimation and construction contracts

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to design and improve contract Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Strong leadership and ability to manage a team.

Detail-oriented, structured, and proactive. Good teamwork, yet able to work independently.

Strong communication skills (written & verbal), with ability to prepare reports and contractual letters.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, contract management systems, and project documentation tools.