cost & contract manager (property developer).

about the company
This property developer has made a name for itself in the Malaysian & overseas market for luxorious & high quality homes, hospitality & leisure projects. The company now seeks a cost & contract manager to work on it's high rise projects.

about the job

• Cost Planning & Analysis: Oversee the Quantity Surveyor (QS) cost plan submission.

• Analyze and validate the cost plan elements against similar project benchmarks to ensure accuracy.

• Tendering & Procurement: Pre-qualify and recommend a short list of suitable tenderers for management approval.

• Review all tender and contract documents prepared by consultants for completeness and compliance with company requirements.

• Scrutinize consultant tender reports and address any inconsistencies.

• Manage the entire procurement process, including issuing tenders, conducting interviews, reviewing reports, and preparing contract award recommendations.

• Post-Contract Management:

  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of progress payments for both consultants and contractors.

  • Review and validate Variation Orders (VOs) against contract provisions to ensure they are genuine and claimable, supporting the Project Manager in cost control.

  • Review consultant-prepared final accounts, compiling all necessary VO information for finalization with contractors.

  • Provide expert advice and recommendations to the Project Manager on all contractual matters.

  • Support management processes and committees related to procurement and tendering.

  • Mentor and provide oversight to junior team members.