Senior Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Leighton Asia; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia in Malaysia invites high-calibre candidates for an Assistant Commercial Manager role based in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. The position supports commercial planning, cost control and risk management across large-scale construction projects, ensuring financial performance and governance.

The successful candidate will monitor project cash flow, assist in negotiations with clients, and oversee subcontractor and supplier contracts and variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 8-10 years of commercial or quantity surveying experience on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, contract administration, risk management, and cash flow monitoring.
• Experience in managing client, subcontractor, and supplier commercial matters.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial planning and monitoring of project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project cash flow, including client payments and subcontractor obligations.
• Assist in commercial negotiations with clients and manage contractual variations and notices.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier procurement, contract administration, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cash flow monitoring

Cost control

Contract administration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Leighton Asia in Malaysia invites high-calibre candidates for an Assistant Commercial Manager role based in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. The position supports commercial planning, cost control and risk management across large-scale construction projects, ensuring financial performance and governance.

The successful candidate will monitor project cash flow, assist in negotiations with clients, and oversee subcontractor and supplier contracts and variations.