Senior Construction Contract Manager - Kota Kinabalu

Private Advertiser; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to lead contract management for Construction projects in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The role oversees the full contract lifecycle, manages risks and claims, leads negotiations, and ensures projects meet contractual obligations, budgets, and timelines.

This leadership position requires strong commercial judgment and deep knowledge of Malaysian construction practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction contract management experience, including leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of contracts, claims, variations, EOT, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with tendering, subcontract administration, cost control, and final account negotiations.
• Familiarity with Malaysian construction practices, laws, and standard forms of contract.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of construction contracts.
• Oversee contractual compliance, commercial performance, project budgets, and contractual obligations.
• Manage variations, extension-of-time (EOT) claims, progress claims, final accounts, and contractual disputes.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, and commercial risks.
• Review tender documents, contract conditions, subcontract agreements, and commercial proposals.
• Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to protect the company's commercial interests.
• Provide strategic contractual and commercial advice to project teams and senior management.
• Monitor project progress, contractual milestones, payment terms, and claims submissions.
• Establish effective contract management procedures, documentation controls, and reporting systems.
• Lead and mentor contract and commercial personnel to achieve project and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, or a related discipline

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to lead contract management for Construction projects in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The role oversees the full contract lifecycle, manages risks and claims, leads negotiations, and ensures projects meet contractual obligations, budgets, and timelines.

This leadership position requires strong commercial judgment and deep knowledge of Malaysian construction practices.