Senior Contract Manager (Data Centre, APAC portfolio)

Turner & Townsend Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Contract Manager with extensive experience in contract management for large-scale projects. The role involves overseeing contract requests, managing workflows, and advising stakeholders on contractual obligations. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in contract management systems. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, supporting employees' work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in contract management, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Proven experience in large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming contract requests from project execution teams.
• Prepare, review, and validate contractual documents.
• Monitor contract workflows to ensure timely progression.
• Advise stakeholders on appropriate contract formats.

Skills

Contract management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or Construction Management

Master’s degree

Tools

Cost-X software

Contract management systems

Job description

Job Description

Contract Administration

• Manage incoming contract requests from project execution teams.
• Prepare, review, and validate contractual documents in alignment with established policies, escalating to Regional Contract Managers when necessary.
• Create and maintain Accord matters for each contract, ensure proper stamping or legal review, and deliver finalized documentation to relevant teams.

Workflow Management

• Monitor contract workflows to ensure timely initiation and progression.
• Maintain clear communication channels and ensure efficient routing of documents.
• Confirm that vendors have valid governing agreements in place.
• Support site teams in initiating new agreements or renewing expired ones.

Stakeholder Guidance

• Advise stakeholders on appropriate contract formats for site services.
• Assist with contract modifications, including scopes of work, task orders, work orders, and amendments.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Collaborate on the transition to automated contract review solutions.
• Provide feedback and performance metrics to enhance system functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Construction Management, or related discipline. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years in contract management, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Proven experience in large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; experience in people management is a plus.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to drive outcomes on behalf of clients and coordinate with construction and design teams to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of contract law and compliance requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and familiarity with automation tools.
• Native-level proficiency and Business‑level proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Cost‑X or equivalent cost estimation software.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/