Senior Executive / Executive, Cost & Contract (Quantity Surveyor)

Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Staggered Working Hours

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Health,

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Executive / Executive, Cost & Contract (Quantity Surveyor) to join the team in Penang. You will handle tendering, cost planning, budgeting, and contract administration across property development projects.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Contract Management.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or Contract Administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, variation claims, interim payments and final accounts.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office for cost estimation and reporting.
• Able to evaluate tender submissions, review cost reports and provide commercial recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Tendering and procurement: assist in pre-qualification, tender exercises, evaluation and reporting.
• Quantity take-off and cost planning: prepare take-offs, estimates, cost plans and Bills of Quantities.
• Cost control and reporting: monitor budgets, variations, cash flow and forecasts; prepare cost reports.
• Progress valuation and payment claims: attend site valuations, verify progress and assist in processing payments.
• Variation orders and contractual claims: evaluate variations, EOT submissions and costs.
• Contract administration and final accounts: coordinate with QS consultants, track submissions and settlements.
• Stakeholder coordination and commercial risk management: support meetings, identify cost-saving opportunities and risks.
• Management reporting: prepare cost summaries and support procurement and cost control duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Contract Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Executive / Executive, Cost & Contract (Quantity Surveyor)

Senior Executive / Executive, Cost & Contract

About the Company

Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management Sdn Bhd is part of the Wing Tai Group, an established property and lifestyle group with a strong presence in Penang. The Group has developed a range of residential and commercial properties in Penang, including Jesselton Hills, Garden Villas, Garden Superlink and Impiana Commercial Hub. With a commitment to quality, design excellence and innovation, Wing Tai continues to contribute to Penang’s property development landscape.

Job Highlights

Career Development and Progression Opportunities

Exposure to Property Development Projects from Feasibility to Completion

Opportunities to Strengthen Commercial, Cost Management and Contract Administration Expertise

Job Responsibilities

1. Tendering and Procurement: Assist in contractor pre-qualification, tender exercises, preparation and review of tender documents, evaluation of submissions, tender comparison reports and recommendations.

2. Quantity Take-Off and Cost Planning: Prepare and review quantity take-offs, cost estimates, cost plans and Bills of Quantities (BQ), and provide cost information to support project budgeting and procurement.

3. Cost Control and Reporting: Monitor project budgets, committed costs, variations, cash flow and cost forecasts; track construction expenditure against approved budgets; and prepare periodic cost reports and cost-to-complete projections.

4. Progress Valuation and Payment Claims: Attend site valuations with consultants and contractors to verify work progress, review payment claims and supporting documents, and assist in the certification and processing of progress payments.

5. Variation Orders and Contractual Claims: Evaluate variation orders, contractual claims and extension of time (EOT) submissions; verify quantities, rates and cost implications; and maintain proper assessment records.

6. Contract Administration and Final Accounts: Coordinate with QS consultants, contractors and project teams on contractual requirements, monitor submission timelines, follow up on outstanding documentation, and assist in the preparation, review and settlement of final accounts.

7. Stakeholder Coordination and Commercial Risk Management: Participate in client, consultant and site coordination meetings; resolve cost and contractual matters; identify cost-saving opportunities and commercial risks; and support value engineering and risk mitigation initiatives.

8. Management Reporting and Other Duties: Prepare cost reports, financial updates and commercial summaries for Management, provide support on procurement, cost control and contract administration, maintain records of commercial discussions and decisions, and undertake other duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements – Senior Executive, Cost & Contract

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Contract Management or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or Contract Administration, preferably in property development.

Experience in tendering, procurement, cost estimation, feasibility cost studies, budgeting and cost control.

Strong knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, variation claims, interim payments and final accounts.

Ability to evaluate tender submissions, review consultants’ cost reports and contractors’ claims, and provide commercial recommendations.

Experience in coordinating with consultants, contractors and internal departments on cost and contractual matters.

Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Proactive, meticulous, independent and able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

Flexible Staggered Working Hours

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Health Screening, Vision Care Benefits and Insurance Coverage

Work Life Balance

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Now providing Company Information:

Commercial & Industrial Property Management 51-100 employees

Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management Sdn Bhd was incorporated in Malaysia on 20 December 1995. The principal activities of the Company are project management and maintenance of properties. It is a subsidiary of Wing Tai Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Since its incorporation, Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management has made a name for itself through an illustrious track record that features a selection of prime property projects comprising landed and stratified residential properties, commercial and industrial properties.

Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management Sdn Bhd was incorporated in Malaysia on 20 December 1995. The principal activities of the Company are project management and maintenance of properties. It is a subsidiary of Wing Tai Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Since its incorporation, Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management has made a name for itself through an illustrious track record that features a selection of prime property projects comprising landed and stratified residential properties, commercial and industrial properties.