Quantity Surveyor & Contract Administrator

Genting Energy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genting Energy is seeking a Contract Administration & Management professional to work directly with the Package Project Manager. You will ensure compliance with contracting policies and legal obligations, manage correspondences and change registers, and coordinate with PMT on VO approvals.

The role covers risk governance, dispute resolution guidance with Legal and Project Teams, and ensuring proper flow-down of obligations to subcontractors. Travel to field sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Business, or related fields.
• Professional certifications in Contract Management, Arbitration, or Construction Law are highly desirable.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in contract management within oil & gas, LNG, or energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work under the Package Project Manager to ensure policy and legal compliance.
• Manage contract change registers, correspondences, and log updates for periodic review.
• Lead evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of contractual claims with EPCIC and other contractors.

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Engineering/Business

Job description

1. Contract Administration & Management

• To work with and directly under the Package Project Manager.
• Ensure full compliance with company contracting policies, legal requirements, and project specific obligations.
• To manage project correspondences, prepare and update correspondences log periodically
• Establish, manage, and maintain a Contract Change Register to track variations, claims, and amendments
• To work with PMT for the evaluation/ assessment of the VOP; preparation and presentation of the internal memorandum for Management’s consideration and approval of the VO
• Oversee the preparation and negotiation of final accounts, performance guarantees, and insurance requirements with contractors and vendors

2. Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Lead the evaluation, preparation, negotiation, and settlement of contractual claims with EPCIC contractors, and other contractors.
• Collaborate with Legal and Project Teams to manage dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, or litigation when required.
• Proactively identify potential contractual risks and drive early resolution strategies to protect company interests.

3. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Provide contractual inputs to Project Controls for budget forecasting, cost reporting, and schedule risk assessments.

4. Risk & Governance Management

• Participate in internal and external Risk Workshops to identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Ensure proper flow-down of contract obligations to subcontractors, vendors, and partners.
• Implement robust Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Counterparty Due Diligence processes aligned with company policy and lenders’ compliance requirements.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Provide coaching and contract management training for project personnel to enhance organizational capability.
• Drive knowledge-sharing and lessons-learned programs across multiple projects.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Business, or related fields. Professional certifications in Contract Management, Arbitration, or Construction Law (e.g., MRICS, FIDIC, CIArb) are highly desirable.
• Proficient in English [both spoken and written skills].
• Proficient in Mandarin [spoken and/or written skills].
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in contract management within the oil & gas, LNG, or energy sector (preferably working on Client's side).
• Candidate with 5-7 years QS experience are welcome to apply.
• Proven experience in managing at least two full cycles of EPCIC contracts.
• Willing to travel to the field and other areas.