Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and detail-oriented Contract
Executive to manage and administer all contract-related matters for, particularly for power plant projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that contract terms are properly executed and adhered to, while maintaining constant communication with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. This role requires independence, initiative, and timely reporting or escalating to the direct superior or relevant project team members or business unit on contractual progress, issues, and risk areas.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Management
- Administer and manage the full cycle of contracts from pre-award to post-award, including contract drafting, review, negotiation, and execution.
- Ensure timely issuance and tracking of contractual documents (with summary/tracker) such as Letter of Award (LOA), Subcontract Agreements, Work Orders and etc.
2. Compliance & Risk Assessment
- Ensure contracts comply with company policies, industry standards and legal requirements.
3. Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (project, procurement, legal, finance) and external parties (contractors, consultants, clients) to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
4. Contract Execution & Administration:
- Monitor project or agreement progress against contract terms and milestones, and provide regular updates to the direct superior and/or Project Director and/or Project Manager
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation and filing system for audit and reference.
5. Claims & Dispute Resolution:
- Support in managing claims, variations and dispute resolutions to safeguard company interests.
6. Cost Control & Procurement Support:
- Assist in procurement processes, ensuring contract terms align with budgetary objectives.
- Track timelines for deliverables, payments, and obligations to avoid penalties or breaches.
7. Legal Advisory:
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential contractual risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work independently to resolve routine contractual issues and escalate complex matters when necessary.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to Contracts Manager/Head of Contracts
- Work closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement and Project Management Teams
Key Stakeholders:
- Internal: Contracts & Procurement Team, Legal Team, Finance Team, Project Managers
- External: Vendors, Suppliers, Clients, Regulatory Authorities, Legal Advisors
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 2-5 years in contract administration or commercial management, preferably in electrical, construction, high rise or large infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract, and commercial principles.
- Experience with handling contractual correspondences, variations, claims, and subcontract management.
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (both in Bahasa Malaysia & English), analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with contract management systems is an advantage.
- Willing to travel or attend meetings at project sites or with external stakeholders when required.
- Proficiency in contract documentation and compliance monitoring
- Remain open to listening, learning, and adapting to new information or perspectives
- Humble and focus on achieving the best possible outcome, not for personal recognition, but for the benefit of the company
- Careful attention to detail & deep sense of integrity
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, project-driven environment while maintaining accuracy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From RM3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave
- Professional development
Work Location: In person