Assistant Manager, Contract & Project

Job Description

Prepare cost estimations, project budgets, and cash flow forecasts based on preliminary or detailed designs.

Manage pre-contract activities including tender preparation, cost planning, quantity take-off, budget estimation, and post-contract activities such as site valuation, preparation of progress certificates, variation orders, final accounts, procurement, and monitoring of material and construction costs.

Source and evaluate subcontractors/suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing.

Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work, costing structures, and contractual requirements; prepare Letters of Award for subcontractors.

Conduct site valuations, prepare progress claims to main contractors/clients, and evaluate subcontractor claims and payment certificates.

Monitor budgets and enforce effective cost control measures.

Ensure timely evaluation of quotations and award of works to contractors/subcontractors/suppliers.

Ensure timely issuance of Payment Certificates and implement corrective actions to prevent cost overruns and ensure adherence to budget.

Accurately assess Progress Claims and Variation Order Claims submitted by contractors, ensuring verification and approval within the required timeframe.

Monitor and analyze Final Accounts by comparing contract drawings with construction drawings.

Assist in general project administration tasks.

Liaise with authorities when required.

Perform ad-hoc tasks assigned by the superior from time to time.



Job Requirement

Candidate must possess at least a Post-Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.

Required skills: Microsoft Office, project documentation, AutoCAD.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Required languages: English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Familiarity with overall development processes and construction progress is an added advantage.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Mature disposition with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Good attitude and strong team player.