Senior Contracts & Cost Control Specialist

SkyWorld Development Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWorld Development Berhad, a Kuala Lumpur‑based urban property developer, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a focus on procurement, cost control, and contract administration. The role involves preparing tender documents, BQ, RFPs, and contract terms, plus cost estimation, budgeting, and VE to support value-driven decisions.

Ideally, you have a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 4 years in related fields, with high-rise project exposure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven working experience in related fields.
• Experience in property development industry is an added advantage.
• High-rise building exposure required; 3+ years with developers in high-rise projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents, BQ, RFPs and contract conditions.
• Assist in cost estimation, budgeting and value engineering (VE).
• Support tender evaluation, negotiation and award recommendations.
• Assist in sourcing, evaluation and appointing project consultants.
• Support in consultancy fee negotiations and agreement finalisation.
• Coordinate consultant scopes, deliverables, timelines and fee structures.
• Administer contracts including payments, variation orders (VO), and extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Monitor project cost control, progress claims, final accounts, and settlement of disputes.
• Review and verify consultants’/contractors’ claims and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare contract correspondence and documentation with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Track contract deliverables and ensure timely updates to project cost reports.
• Administer and monitor consultant contracts including claims, payments, performance tracking, and deliverables.
• Support contract administration for contractors including progress claims, variation orders (VO), and final accounts.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place for consultant instructions and cost-related decisions.
• Assist in handling EOT claims, dispute resolution, and contract close-outs.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

SkyWorld Development Berhad, a Kuala Lumpur‑based urban property developer, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a focus on procurement, cost control, and contract administration. The role involves preparing tender documents, BQ, RFPs, and contract terms, plus cost estimation, budgeting, and VE to support value-driven decisions.

Ideally, you have a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 4 years in related fields, with high-rise project exposure.