Assistant Contract Manager

Responsibilities:

General

• Support the Project and Business Development Departments in preparing fee proposals and commercial bids to secure new projects and clients.
• Provide preliminary construction cost estimates (CAPEX) and feasibility input upon client request.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly progress claims, and ensure timely processing of payments to clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Assist in compiling reports and commercial data for internal reviews and presentation to client.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by senior management from time to time.

Pre-Construction Management

• Lead the preparation of tender documentation for small-scale projects, such as retrofitting and refurbishment works.
• Manage the procurement process by inviting and evaluating quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors, including preparation of comparison reports.
• Coordinate closely with clients and appointed consultants (especially QS) in the preparation of tender documentation and Bills of Quantities for major industrial and factory projects.
• Advise clients on tender strategies, procurement routes and appropriate contract arrangements, conditions of contract based on project requirements.

Construction Stage/ Construction Management

• Administer all post contractual matters including cost control, variation management and interim valuations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, update cost databases, track cash flow and forecast payments.
• Assess and validate variation order submissions and provide recommendations to clients for approval.
• Attend project and site meetings to monitor contractual and commercial matter.
• Manage project budgets to ensure alignment with approved financial targets.
• Collaborate with QS consultants in preparing final accounts and ensuring timely contract closure.

Requirement:

• Degree/ Diploma in Quantity Surveying or its equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experiences in Quantity Surveying Practice or Consultancy.
• Candidates with experience in M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) trade quantity surveying will have an added advantage.
• Experience in fast track and industrial projects.
• Proactiveness and good work ethic.
• Believing honesty and integrity are important values
• Responsible, decisive, strong level of self-motivation, initiatives, results oriented and strong sense of confidentiality.
• Familiar at Auto CAD, Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel domestically as required by project needs.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred to liaise with Chinese-speaking clients