Lagenda Properties Berhad Hiring! Full Time Assistant Contract Manager in Perak, Earn up to MYR 7,000 - Ricebowl

Job Responsibilities:

1. Budget Planning & Cost Management

· Lead the preparation and consolidation of project budgets, ensuring 100% budget approvals are obtained prior to project launch.

· Ensure all cost estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with project scope and design.

· Monitor and control project costs to ensure actual costs remain within approved budget limits.

· Analyse and report on budget utilization, highlighting any potential variances and recommending corrective actions.

2. Tendering & Contract Award

· Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation, and recommendations.

· Ensure budget variance on awarded contracts does not exceed approved budget thresholds.

· Drive and monitor awarding success rate and adherence to planned awarding schedules.

· Conduct commercial analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and value for money.

3. Contract Administration

· Oversee contract documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.

· Manage pre- and post-contract activities, including variation orders, progress claims, and final accounts.

· Ensure all contracts are administered in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.

4. Cost Control & Reporting

· Prepare and maintain periodic cost reports, ensuring overall project cost variance does not exceed from original design cost.

· Track and report on project financial performance, including commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.

· Identify cost risks and provide proactive recommendations to mitigate overruns.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

· Collaborate closely with project, design, procurement, and finance teams to ensure alignment on cost and contract matters.

· Provide advisory support to internal stakeholders on contractual and commercial issues.

· Liaise with consultants, contractors, and suppliers on tender and contract-related matters.

6. Compliance & Governance

· Ensure all procurement and contract processes comply with internal policies, procedures, and governance standards.

· Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all contract and cost-related activities.

· Support internal and external audit requirements relating to contracts and cost management.

7. Continuous Improvement

· Identify and implement improvements in contract management, cost control, and procurement processes.

· Support standardization of templates, procedures, and reporting formats across projects.

Contribute to enhancing efficiency and transparency in contract and cost management practices.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, contract administration, or construction.
• Strong experience in budget planning, cost estimation, cost control, and variance analysis.
• Experienced in end-to-end tender management, including tender evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiation, and contract award.
• Good knowledge of contract administration, including variation orders, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost management practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant QS/cost management software.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
• Willing to travel to project sites, including outstation assignments of up to one week at a time, when required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• What is your monthly current salary?
• What is your expected monthly salary?

Experience:

• Construction management: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Seri Manjung (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person