Senior Contracts Executive / Senior Quantity Surveyor

LAL ECO CONSTRUCTION SDN.BHD.; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LAL ECO CONSTRUCTION SDN.BHD. seeks a Senior Contracts Executive / Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead tender preparation, cost estimation, and contract administration within Malaysia’s construction sector.

The role requires strong knowledge of QS practices, cost control, and effective stakeholder communication, including Mandarin-speaking clients, to ensure competitive bids, compliant project delivery, and accurate final accounts.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in quantity surveying works.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in contract documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Previous experience in main contractor.
• Mandarin speaker to communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract: Preparation of tender submissions, including bills of quantities, pricing schedules, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Study drawings, specifications, and tender documents to understand scope, identify discrepancies, and assess commercial risks.
• Cost Estimating and Pricing: Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing based on tender documents, market rates, and historical data.
• Subcontractor and Supplier Enquiries: Identify and invite suitable subcontractors and suppliers for pricing, review quotations.
• Tender Clarifications and Value Engineering: Respond to pre-tender queries and propose alternative construction methods or materials.
• Post-Contract: Contract Administration, Review documents, maintain records, and monitor compliance.
• Cost Control and Budget Monitoring: Track costs, prepare cash flow forecasts and budget status reports.
• Variation and Change Management: Price variation works and negotiate with clients and suppliers.
• Measurement and Valuation: Carry out site measurements and prepare quantity assessments for payments.
• Final Account Settlement: Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and consultants.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract law

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Mandarin speaking

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Related field

Job description

Senior Contracts Executive / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Pre-Contract
Preparation of Tender Submissions:

Coordinate and compile complete tender documentation, including bills ofquantities (BQ), pricing schedules, method statements, and technicalsubmissions.

Study drawings, specifications, and other tender documents to understandscope, identify discrepancies, and assess commercial risks.

Cost Estimating and Pricing:

Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing based on tender documents,market rates, and historical data.

Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications usingmeasurement software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam).

Analyse and incorporate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

Subcontractor and Supplier Enquiries:

Identify and invite suitable subcontractors and suppliers for pricing.

Review, analyse, and compare quotes for accuracy, completeness, andcompetitiveness.

Prepare interim certificates for all the subcontractors.

Tender Clarifications and Value Engineering:

Respond to pre-tender queries and requests for clarification.

Propose alternative construction methods or materials for cost efficiencyand competitive advantage.

Post-Contract
Contract Administration:

Administer and monitor contractual obligations in accordance withcontract conditions.

Review contract documents and ensure compliance with projectrequirements.

Maintain proper records of contractual correspondence, notices, anddocumentation.

Cost Control and Budget Monitoring:

Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential costoverruns.

Prepare and update cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget statusreports.

Track committed costs and forecast final project expenditures.

Progress Claims and Payment Certification:

Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to clients.

Evaluate and certify subcontractors' and suppliers' interim payment claims.

Monitor payment status and assist in resolving payment-related issues.

Variation and Change Management:

Identify, evaluate, and price variation works and change orders.

Prepare and negotiate variation claims with clients, consultants,subcontractors, and suppliers.

Maintain a variation register and monitor approval status.

Measurement and Valuation:

Carry out site measurements and re-measurement works where applicable.

Prepare quantity assessments for progress payments, variations, and finalaccounts.

Verify quantities executed on site against contract requirements.

Final Account Settlement:

Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients, consultants,subcontractors, and suppliers.

Ensure timely closure of commercial matters upon project completion.

Reconcile project costs and prepare final cost reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

At least 4 years of Experience in quantity surveying works

Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and accuracy in contract documentation

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, or related field

Previous experience in main contractor

Mandarin Speaker to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speakingclients.