Contract Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

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Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

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The Contract Manager is responsible for managing all contractual, commercial, and procurement-related matters for large-scale industrial projects, ensuring that projects are delivered in compliance with contractual requirements, within budget, and with controlled risk exposure.

The role provides commercial leadership and contractual assurance , supporting project delivery teams while protecting the company's financial and contractual interests and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Contract Manager will play a critical role in commercial governance, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead administration and management of client and subcontractor contracts from pre-award through project close-out.
• Monitor project cost performance, variations, claims, and payment certifications to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Identify contractual risks early, manage claims, extensions of time (EOT), variations, and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Support procurement strategy, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor appointment.
• Interface with client commercial teams, legal advisors, consultants, and internal project stakeholders.
• Provide regular commercial and contractual reporting to senior management and project directors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in contract and commercial management for large-scale industrial projects
• Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with PAM, FIDIC contracts
• Demonstrated good experience in administering contracts including variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), payment certifications, and final accounts
• Solid understanding of contractual risk allocation, dispute avoidance, and commercial controls
• Proven ability to manage contracts with multinational clients and complex stakeholder environments
• Familiarity with local Malaysian and international standard forms of contract (PAM, FIDIC, etc.)
• Experience on industrial, medical device, or high-tech manufacturing projects
• Exposure to greenfield developments and regulated construction environments
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, PMP, or equivalent

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