General Manager (Project Management and Contract)

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, Construction Management or its equivalent.
• Minimum 20 years of working experience particularly in managing major telco /highway/airport/power. Preferably with Telecommunication Project Rollout.
• Possess PMP or PEPC certification.
• Registered with BEM as Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate OR other professional qualifications from recognized bodies will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in consultancy services contracts and construction contracts, procurement and negotiation, cost control, budget monitoring, cash flow planning, contract administration, variations and claims.
• Demonstrate contract management ability to achieve specified objectives and have a real initiative and drive to achieve targets on cost, time and quality.
• Must have tendering experience and good grasp of market conditions.
• Sound working knowledge of cost control and project management
• Proven track record on the overall contract management activities / expertise
• Positive attitude, strong leadership, result oriented and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong written, verbal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Good network in the construction industry.
• Solid problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the Contracts & Project Management Division.
• Work closely and support the Company’s business planning to secure new business.
• Review and advice on Company’s Consultancy Services Agreements/Contracts with Clients.
• Review and/or prepare agreements/contracts with Company’s sub-consultants or sub-contractors.
• Oversee and advise pre and post contract administration matters of all projects undertaken by Company.
• Resolve contractual issues pertaining to Company’s Consultancy Services Agreements with Clients.
• Advice on contractual issues related to Construction Contracts where the Company is appointed as the Supervision Consultant.
• Liaise with clients with regards to contract issues of the company projects.
• Oversee project tendering, tender evaluation, pricing and cost estimates.
• Overall project management of selected consultancy contracts and subcontracts including preparation of progress reports, recommendation of payments, variation order and final account documentation.
• Monitor progress, coordinate the planning and follow up the project in close cooperation with project team.
• Ensure all progress claims are verified up to the final claim certification.
• Monitor construction costs and variation orders are within project budget.
• Report regularly to Project Director on status of projects handled.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.