About This Role
This role is for a Contract Manager who will lead and manage all pre- and post-contract activities across property development projects. The position safeguards the company's commercial and legal interests through effective contract drafting, negotiation, risk management, cost control, and dispute resolution. A strong understanding of Malaysian standard forms of contract is essential.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the contract team in tendering, procurement, contract administration, and claims
- Establish and implement contract governance, workflows, and documentation standards
- Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project teams and management
- Develop tender strategies, sourcing plans, contract award frameworks, and risk assessments
- Prepare and review tender documents, Bills of Quantities (BQ), pricing schedules, LOA, and contractual terms
- Evaluate tenders, lead negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, and consultants, and prepare award recommendations
- Drive Value Engineering (VE) and feasibility alignment
- Draft, review, and negotiate all major contract documents including Main contracts, Subcontracts, Consultancy appointment, Letters of Award (LOA), Supplementary agreements and variation instructions
- Ensure compliance with PAM contract, CIDB requirements, Housing Development Ordinance, and all statutory obligations
- Advise management on key contractual clauses, liabilities, indemnities, insurance requirements, LAD, and termination rights
- Oversee the full post-contract process including variations, EOT, progressive claims, remeasurement, final accounts, and contractual compliance
- Review and certify contractors
- Ensure proper documentation and records are maintained for audit and dispute purposes
- Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, timelines, and performance to ensure compliance
- Identify commercial and legal risks at pre- and post-contract stages
- Develop mitigation plans and provide contractual advice to prevent claims or disputes
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
- Lead claim strategy for VO, EOT and LAD matters
- Prepare documentation for adjudication, arbitration, or other legal proceedings when required
- Liaise with external legal counsel, consultants, and management on dispute matters
- Prepare commercial reports, risk assessments, budget updates, and contract status updates for senior management
- Attend consultant, contractor, and project meetings
- Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities
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