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:

1. Draft, review and negotiate contracts with vendors and customers, including master service agreements, statements of work, amendments and change orders.
2. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies and customer/vendor standards.
3. Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to close-out, including monitoring deliverables and timelines, resolving disputes and managing renewals and extensions.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, operations, and procurement, to ensure contracts are aligned with business objectives and meet company requirements.
5. Support project planning and execution by integrating contract strategies with project control activities, including budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
6. Analyse contract performance and identify areas for improvement, including risk mitigation strategies and process improvements.
7. Provide oversight on project governance and reporting related to contract execution and project control metrics (e.g., earned value, progress tracking).
8. Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers, including conducting regular business reviews and addressing issues as needed.
9. Adept at budget planning, tender, procurement, project monitoring, pre-and post-contract administration, contractual claims and subcontract management.
10. Provides technical advice on contractual matters at all stages of proposals and projects.
11. 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:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 10 years of experience in contract or commercial management, including at least 5 years in a senior position.
3. Candidates with a mechanical / construction engineering background is strongly preferred, particularly those with experience supporting plant development or other mechanical/manufacturing-centric projects.
4. Strong understanding of contract law, procurement practices and regulatory compliance.
5. Proven experience in project management and project control, including exposure to scheduling, cost control and risk management.
6. Proven track record in negotiating and managing high-value, complex contracts.
7. Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
8. 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 sunny.khoo@peoplelake.asia