Manager, Cost & Contract

Setia Awan Land Services Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Setia Awan Land Services Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee all technical and contractual matters across assigned projects, including pre-tender, tender, post-contract and final accounts.

The role ensures adherence to SOPs, cost control, timely delivery within budget and ISO/compliance, with strong leadership and communication to keep the project team aligned and focused on quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• At least 6 years of managerial experience in project or property management.
• Experience in property development/real estate is advantageous.
• Able to function as an effective team member and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong costing and contract administration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contract management activities across projects in line with SOP.
• Lead pre-tender, tender, post-contract and final account processes.
• Verify contractor/ supplier registrations and monitor cost controls.
• Ensure on-time delivery within approved budget and quality standards.
• Foster cohesive project team collaboration and regulatory compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage risks.

Skills

Strong communications

Interpersonal skills

Meticulous costing

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Responsible for all aspects related to technical and contractual matters for all assigned projects. This is including pre tender and tender exercise, post contract and final account. Verify all appointment of construction contractors.

Ensuring all contract management is in accordance to the standard operating procedure and to secure management’s approval.

Ensuring proper control on construction cost and to avoid any variation orders.

Verifying and checking of the registration of construction contractors and suppliers.

Ensuring projects are implemented and completed on time within approved budget. Ensuring acceptable quality of product with minimum defects from assigned projects.

Identify project components based on feasibility and financial studies whilst utilizing optimal available resources.

Ensuring cost saving for projects.

Ensuring projects monitoring system is complies fully with ISO standard, specification and design.

Ensure a cohesive working synergy, remains on track and in the right frame of mind among the Project Team for the company to grow and move forward as one entity.

Accountable for the implementation and compliance to the approved quality, occupational safety, health and environment standards towards meeting customers’ expectations and fulfilling regulatory requirements

Undertakes any other tasks and assignments as directed by the Management.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least Diploma, Advanced/ Higher/ Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, or any technical degree related to property development.

At least 6 year(s) of related working experience for Managerial position preferably in project or property management/industry.

Candidate with experience in property developer/ real estate is an advantage for this position.

Ability to function as an effective team member where he or she can rapidly adapt to the corporate culture and be valued as a team member.

Good Analytical skill in costing and resourceful.

Meticulous and good knowledge in project costing and contract administration.

Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Independent and able to meet tight deadlines.

Required language (s): English & Bahasa Malaysia

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• How many years of experience do you have in the Real Estate Industry?
• How many years' experience do you have as a contracts manager?

Setia Awan is one of Malaysia’s leading property developers.

With more than two decades of experience in the industry, Setia Awan aims to consistently offer its customers a comprehensive array of high quality and innovative properties.

Keeping true to its tagline, For Quality Lifestyles, Setia Awan develops properties that are good value for money, ranging from affordable properties to luxury developments.

Over the years, Setia Awan has diversified from operating primarily as a property developer to incorporating other related businesses.

To date, the Setia Awan group comprises four main divisions – property development, hotels and resorts, property management and plantation

Setia Awan is one of Malaysia’s leading property developers.

With more than two decades of experience in the industry, Setia Awan aims to consistently offer its customers a comprehensive array of high quality and innovative properties.

Keeping true to its tagline, For Quality Lifestyles, Setia Awan develops properties that are good value for money, ranging from affordable properties to luxury developments.

Over the years, Setia Awan has diversified from operating primarily as a property developer to incorporating other related businesses.

To date, the Setia Awan group comprises four main divisions – property development, hotels and resorts, property management and plantation