Assistant Contract Manager

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AtSunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd, we are a leading construction and interior fit-out company based at Kuala Lumpur,and we're looking for Assistant Contract Manager(s) / Senior Quantity Surveyor(s) to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible to oversee the cost estimation, tendering, and financial management of our construction and interior fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying, contract administration, and cost control, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and within budget.

Pre Contracts:

Tender quotations from suppliers/sub-contractors and puts up tender submissions at an appropriate pricing with a view of securing projects at a profitable margin.

• Leads a team of Quantity Surveyors to be responsible for tender submissions;
• Ensures proper costing for management decision, prior to tender submissions;
• Takes the lead and attends tender interviews as and when needed;
• Review post tender replies, adjustments and tender submissions;
• Ensures contracts awarded deviate from tender conditions and all drawings, specifications, etc;
• Oversees the sourcing and preparation of information for participation in tender exercise including measurement, inviting quotations, costing report and submission of tenders;
• Attends site show round to understand the project requirements as needed;
• Guides in the efforts of seeking clarifications with respective consultants regarding the discrepancies in the scope of work and drawings and ensures the replacement of addendum, drawings, etc after clarifications;
• Works closely with Contracts Team and provides assistance on post-tender contract administration such as scope of works briefing, etc.

Post Contracts:

Budgets, projects execution, contracts administration, sourcing and awarding of trade packages, finalization of project contractual accounts and subcontractors' accounts within budgets and timeline.

• Reviews tender pricing; understands the project schedule, profit margin and goodwill discount;
• Reviews letter of appointments, contract drawings and documents and to highlight any deviation from the tender;
• Attends project kick off meetings and brief the scope of works with project team and management
• Negotiates with the respective supplier and appoints the specialist sub-contractors based on trade;
• Ensures the timely submission of VO cost on day to day or weekly basis and communicates with the project manager; timely submission of monthly progress claims; final account closing;
• Follows up effectively on payment certificate and payment with the clients;
• Certifies sub-contractors claims based on site progress and quantity;
• Provides effective support to project management teams by ensuring that the contracts are administered in accordance with contractual obligations and effective cost management strategies;
• Provides leadership to team members ensuring effective resolution to address issues that arise and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Motivates, coaches and counsels team members on an ongoing basis to ensure good team work and positive employee morale exists in the team;
• Develops good professional working relationships with suppliers, vendors, sub-contractors, clients/employers and consultants.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Quantity Survey, Architecture or equivalent.
• Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin (deal with Mandarin-speaking clients)
• At least 5 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for Senior position.
• At least 1 to 2 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for Junior Position. (Fresh graduates are welcome to apply)
• Required Skill(s): Microsoft Office
• Preferably with experience working in ID firm/ builder company - for ID QS.
• Preferably with experience working in M&E services - for M&E QS.
• Possess good negotiation skills, meticulous, independent

What We Offer:

• Project-based incentives and bonus pay-out
• Increasing annual leave entitlement
• Company trips
• Medical coverage
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression