Senior Contract Manager (with project management experience) - based in Kuching

PeopleLAKE Group


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Kuching
Contract type: Full time
Position Title: Senior Contract Manager (with project management experience in mechanical engineering / construction) – based in Kuching, Sarawak

Job Purpose

  • To manage and negotiate complex contracts with vendors and customers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies and customer/vendor standards.
  • The role also supports effective project delivery through integration of contract management with project management and project control functions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts with vendors and customers, including master service agreements, statements of work, amendments and change orders.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies and customer/vendor standards.
  • Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to close-out, including monitoring deliverables and timelines, resolving disputes and managing renewals and extensions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, operations, and procurement, to ensure contracts are aligned with business objectives and meet company requirements.
  • Support project planning and execution by integrating contract strategies with project control activities, including budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
  • Analyse contract performance and identify areas for improvement, including risk mitigation strategies and process improvements.
  • Provide oversight on project governance and reporting related to contract execution and project control metrics (e.g., earned value, progress tracking).
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers, including conducting regular business reviews and addressing issues as needed.
  • Adept at budget planning, tender, procurement, project monitoring, pre-and post-contract administration, contractual claims and subcontract management.
  • Provides technical advice on contractual matters at all stages of proposals and projects.
  • Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to contract oversight, ensuring alignment with the technical needs of projects such as plant development and similar manufacturing-based initiatives.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in contract or commercial management, including at least 5 years in a senior position.
  • Candidates with a mechanical / construction engineering background is strongly preferred, particularly those with experience supporting plant development or other mechanical/manufacturing-centric projects.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, procurement practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven experience in project management and project control, including exposure to scheduling, cost control and risk management.
  • Proven track record in negotiating and managing high-value, complex contracts.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Industry exposure across infrastructure, civil works, rail, renewable energy and plant-based manufacturing environments is highly advantageous.

For more information, kindly contact Sunny Khoo via WhatsApp at 012-5164406 or via email at [email protected]

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