Property Cost & Contract Specialist - Budget & Tender

Varia Land Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Varia Properties is seeking a Cost & Contract Executive to support the Cost & Contract Manager and project team in budgeting, contracts, procurement, and cost control from inception to completion.

You will contribute to both pre-contract and post-contract activities, ensuring projects stay within budget, meet schedules, and comply with contractual and regulatory requirements while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the procurement, construction, or property development industry.
• Consultancy experience with on-site exposure is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in both pre-contract and post-contract phases.
• Strong knowledge of tender processes, contract administration, and project budgeting.
• Good analytical, negotiation, presentation, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor cost plans and draft tender documents.
• Organize tender lists, documentation, and evaluation reports.
• Coordinate tender interviews and follow-up on awards.
• Arrange tender clarifications and manage queries during tender process.
• Conduct market research on costs, trends, and materials for value engineering.
• Assist in budget planning, cost analysis, and procurement strategy.
• Attend consultant/site meetings and valuation exercises.
• Review variation orders and contract provisions for compliance.
• Prepare take-offs, obtain quotes, and evaluate cost breakdowns.
• Monitor expenditures and support cost-control initiatives.
• Review progress claims, final accounts, and admin docs.
• Support the project team in resolving contractual/commercial issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Costing

Budgeting

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Varia Properties is seeking a Cost & Contract Executive to support the Cost & Contract Manager and project team in budgeting, contracts, procurement, and cost control from inception to completion.

You will contribute to both pre-contract and post-contract activities, ensuring projects stay within budget, meet schedules, and comply with contractual and regulatory requirements while upholding quality standards.