Qs jobs in Malaysia

The Manager – Contracts & Procurements is responsible for supporting Bin Zayed Development Sdn Bhd in evaluating, structuring and implementing property development projects. The role combines strong Quantity Surveying (QS) skills with contract management and financial/market feasibility analysis to ensure projects are commercially viable, contractually sound and aligned with the company’s investment targets.

The candidate will work closely with Business Development, Development Operation, Finance and external consultants to prepare robust cost plans, feasibility studies, tender evaluations and contract documentation for residential, commercial and mixed-used developments.

Prepare and update development feasibility studies for proposed projects (residential, commercial, mixed-use), including:

• Land cost and acquisition structure
• Construction cost and preliminaries
• Professional fees, authority charges and compliance costs
• Financing costs, sales & marketing costs and contingencies
• Develop project cash flows, IRR, NPV and sensitivity analyses (e.g. sales price, cost escalation, construction duration, funding structures).
• Benchmark selling prices and development costs using market data, past projects and industry cost handbooks.
• Support preparation of investment papers/board papers by providing reliable cost and feasibility inputs.

Assist in reviewing and administering various forms of construction and consultancy contracts (e.g. PAM, PWD, design & build, consultancy agreements, supplemental agreements).

Overseeing QS Preparation of tender documents, BQ / trade packages, specifications and pricing schedules.

Tender briefings, clarifications and addenda.

Tender evaluation, comparison and recommendation reports.

Assist in structuring contract strategies (lump sum vs remeasurement, package contracts, provisional sums, etc.) to optimize cost and risk allocation.

Prepare and update preliminary cost estimates, elemental cost plans and detailed Bills of Quantities at various design stages.

Work with project teams and consultants to ensure designs are cost-efficient and aligned with feasibility targets.

Monitor and track project cost performance against budget; highlight cost risks and propose mitigation options.

Review and verify variation orders, interim payment certificates, final accounts and other cost-related submissions from contractors and consultants.

Assist in the administration of contracts including:

• Monitoring key contractual milestones, conditions precedent and timelines
• Supporting the preparation and review of extension of time (EOT) applications, LAD exposure, and contractual notices
• Assisting in assessment and negotiation of claims, variations and final accounts
• Liaising with legal advisors where necessary on contract interpretation and dispute avoidance.

Prepare clear, concise reports, cost summaries and recommendations for management and board-level presentations.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Business Development, Finance, Project, Sales & Marketing) to ensure alignment between cost, contract terms and business objectives.

Maintain organized records of contracts, tenders, cost plans and feasibility models.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4–6 years working experience in QS/Contracts roles, preferably with exposure to:
• Property developers (client side) and/or reputable QS/consultancy firms
• Residential, commercial or mixed-use development projects in Malaysia
• Strong experience in:
• Contract administration and tender/contract documentation
• Development feasibility and cost planning for property projects
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (PAM, PWD, design & build), procurement methods and contract administration.
• Solid cost planning and measurement skills; comfortable working with elemental cost plans and BQ.
• Able to build and read development feasibility models (cash flow, IRR/NPV, sensitivity analysis) – Excel proficiency is essential.
• Good understanding of property development life cycle, from land acquisition through to completion and handover.
• Analytical, numerate and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving ability.
• Good report-writing and presentation skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to liaise effectively with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• High integrity and professionalism in handling contracts, costs and commercial information.
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially minded, with an owner’s mindset.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, deal-driven development environment.