Expression of Interest: Commercial Manager (12-month Contract)
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- Lead contracts, claims and cost control for hyperscale data centre builds.
- Join a Fortune 500 global real estate and critical infrastructure leader (155k+).
- Based in Johor Bahru, hands-on high-impact commercial role on hyperscale delivery!
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Johor Bahru - Johor - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Job Description
Job ID
288101
Posted
23-Jul-2026
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers, Project Management
Location(s)
Johor Bahru - Johor - Malaysia
* Hiring Now! To support Hyperscale Data Center Environment
* Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
About the Role:
As a Commercial Manager based in the Client's Johor Site Office, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of complex data centre developments. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will:
- Partner with project delivery teams to provide commercial leadership, contract management support, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Resolve contractual and commercial challenges through collaborative negotiation and sound commercial judgement, ensuring solutions support both immediate project needs and long-term business objectives.
What You'll Do:
- Negotiating and drafting key commercial outcomes in new contracts, variations and contractual correspondence.
- Contract lifecycle management including kick-off, monitoring contractor performance and proactively managing contract works delivery through to completion and project close out.
- Assessing and managing contract claims including variations, time-related claims, payment claims and invoices.
- Cost reporting and cashflow projection across in-flight projects ensuring high accuracy achieving key performance indicator.
- Developing and implementing reporting tools for measurement of key contract metrics.
- Assist with innovations and initiatives for digital transformation.
What You'll Need:
- A relevant degree such as Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Engineering (or similar)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction industry and/or not less than 5 years of experience in construction contract and commercial claim management.
- Successfully delivered projects in a contracts or commercial role in a complex construction or development environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively to problem-solve and bring matters to a close.
- Authentic and genuine personality who can build strong relationships with diverse personalities around the world.
- Strong influencing skills with a history of demonstrated business partnering to achieve broader business goals is critical to success in this role.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to online collaboration tools.
About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Job Requirements
Company Benefits
Medical
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision coverage through national carriers.
Voluntary
Includes Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Basic Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Paid Leave
Paid Time Off accrues for 15 to 30 days each year for sick, vacation and personal time off, with rollover, based on years of service.
Additional Info
Company Activity
Last active - few hours ago
Experience Level
0 - 10 Years of Experience