The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing contract administration, tendering, quantity surveying, procurement, costing, and commercial management for construction and interior design fit-out projects. The role requires a strong background in construction QS to manage tender preparation, project costing, contractual matters, and commercial risks, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and project requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall contract and commercial functions for construction and interior fit-out projects, from tender preparation and project award through to project completion.
- Prepare and review tender submissions, bills of quantities (BQ), cost estimates, pre-contract budgets, and detailed cost breakdowns.
- Develop and implement effective tender pricing strategies, cost plans, and commercial evaluation methods to ensure competitive and commercially viable submissions.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and tender documents to identify scope requirements, discrepancies, potential risks, and cost implications.
- Manage post-contract administration, including progress claims, interim valuations, variation orders (VO), final accounts, and contractual correspondence.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow, and commercial performance to ensure projects remain within approved budgets and achieve targeted profitability.
- Source, evaluate, negotiate, and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors to secure competitive pricing and timely delivery.
- Oversee procurement activities, subcontractor appointments, material sourcing, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and manage contractual terms and conditions with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to safeguard the company's commercial interests.
- Coordinate closely with the Project, Design, Procurement, and Finance teams to resolve contractual, costing, and project-related issues.
- Lead, train, and supervise the Contract/QS team to ensure accuracy, productivity, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Ensure all tender submissions, cost estimates, contractual documents, and commercial reports are accurate and submitted within stipulated deadlines.
- Attend site visits, project meetings, and outstation assignments as required by project needs.
- Undertake any other duties assigned by Management or the Board of Directors.
Job Requirements
- Possess a minimum Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry, preferably with exposure to interior design fit-out, renovation, or commercial construction projects.
- Candidates with substantial construction QS experience and strong commercial and contract management capabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Strong knowledge of construction tendering, BQ preparation, cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
- Hands-on experience in both pre-contract and post-contract QS functions, including tender pricing, progress claims, variation orders, cost control, and final accounts.
- Familiarity with construction contracts, contractual claims, subcontractor management, and commercial risk assessment.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, cost evaluation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tenders and projects while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining costing accuracy.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and manage a team of QS or contract personnel.
- Good communication and coordination skills when dealing with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant QS or cost management software.
- Detail-oriented, commercially minded, responsible, and able to work independently.
- Possess own transport and be willing to travel outstation when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM11,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Experience:
- Interior Design Industry: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person