Senior Contract Manager (Saudi Arabia)

MGB BERHAD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm is seeking a Contracts Manager responsible for leading teams and managing contract procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Survey and substantial experience in construction project management, particularly in contract compliance and stakeholder negotiations. This role requires relocation to Saudi Arabia and offers the opportunity to drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring project budgets are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in construction or property development.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role leading teams.
• Strong understanding of construction contract law (e.g., PAM, FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of QS/Contract & Purchasing staff.
• Monitor cost control and overall project budgets.
• Review and interpret contract documents for compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Cost estimation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Education

Degree in Quantity Survey or equivalent

Job description

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Responsible for managing and leading a team of QS/Contract & Purchasing staff in the department.

To monitor the cost control and ensure the overall budget of all projects are maintained from inception to completion.

Review, analyze, and interpret complex contract documents to ensure strict compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and legal requirements.

To review and prepare Letter Of Award/contractual letters/notices/Legal letters/Legal documents.

To evaluate Sub-contractor’s bid and advise on competitiveness of price.

Responsible in managing the financial and contractual terms of a wide variety of projects from pre-tender to post-contract stages.

To identify areas for improvement in existing contracting processes.

To ensure all tender documents are completed on time for tender calling and award within budget.

Supervise and monitor all tender exercises and subsequent construction contracts entered directly by the Company or its subsidiaries/JV partners.

Review and analyze contract documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and legal requirements.

Fully involved in technical matters relating to tendering such as cost calculation, estimation & compilation of required information.

Full involved & experienced in sourcing matters such as sub-contractors, suppliers to get the best deals.

Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for construction projects, identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing processes.

Drive cost containment initiatives through cost analysis and market research, negotiating pricing and contracts to achieve the best value and monitoring procurement budgets for cost-effectiveness.

Requirements :

Degree in Quantity Survey or equivalent.

Minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant working experience in the construction or property development industry. At least 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity, leading teams and overseeing large-scale projects.

Strong command of construction contract law (e.g., PAM, FIDIC forms of contract).

Proven expertise in technical tendering, cost estimation, and budget management.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

Must be willing to relocate to and work in Saudi Arabia.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a contracts manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?

In the ever‑evolving industry of building construction, the race towards modern excellence is defined by a singular proposition - emphasis on innovation. Through this continual and committed emphasis on innovation, we at Malaysian Generations Builder (MGB) aspire to constantly bring greater values to our clients via the delivery of creative, advanced and timely construction solutions.

Being part of the LBS Bina Group Berhad, we have been building spaces for Malaysians for generations. We are armed with decades of experience and a solid foundation to provide superior value throughout all aspects of our organization and to our stakeholders.

MGB Berhad, through its subsidiaries, is a comprehensive and fully‑integrated construction and development company providing a full range of design and construction and development services including design and build, project management, civil engineering, value engineering, geotechnical specialisation and manufacturing in Industrialised Building System (IBS) precast concrete products.

MGB Group is an established construction player that accumulated strong track record for more than 10 years ranging from design and build to general construction for residential, commercial and industrial buildings as well as infrastructure works.

VISION

To be a recognized design and build expert setting new standards in creating living spaces to enrich life.

MISSION

To constantly push boundaries and surpass expectations through Quality, Reliability and Innovation.

Drawing strength from its years of experience, MGB is steadily moving towards redefining the way spaces are built for generations to come.