MANAGING CONTRACTORS EFFECTIVELY IN PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

28 Jul, 2026, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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PMgr. Gary Soh Teik Wei
• Certified HRDC Trainer & Licensed Property Manager (registered under BOVAEP)
• Registered member of Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM)
• Founder of Motta Engineering Sdn Bhd (CIDB – G7)
• Founder of Bright Motta Property Management Sdn Bhd (BOVAEP)

 

A dual-qualified Registered Property Manager and Civil & Structural Engineer with over 25 years of industry experience in construction, property development and facility management across Malaysia’s property and built environment sectors.

 

Gary brings a rare integration of technical site engineering and strategic property operations. His interdisciplinary expertise—grounded in degrees in Estate Management and Civil Engineering, reinforced by an LLM in Commercial Law—enables him to lead with legal, financial, and technical precision.

 

As the founder and Managing Director of Bright Motta Property Management Sdn Bhd
(BOVAEA-registered) and Motta Engineering Sdn Bhd (CIDB – G7), Gary bridges the gap between on‑site execution and portfolio‑level governance, empowering management teams to engage
contractors with confidence, accountability, and measurable results.

 

His career includes Senior Roles at Gamuda Engineering, Crest Builder Holdings, and F&N Property Development, alongside successfully managing high‑rise residential and commercial complexes across the Klang Valley.

 

A former lecturer in the Estate Management Degree Course at Imperial College and a former trainer at INTI Centre for Management Learning, Gary is as committed to professional educator as he is to
operational excellence.

 

Gary is registered with both the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property
Managers and the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, he continues to set
benchmarks in property and construction management through strategic leadership and hands‑on
technical authority.

Venue Details

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
2 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

https://kualalumpur.concorde hotelsresorts.com/



Phone : 03 2144 2200

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FOCUSING ON
  • Module 1: Planning & Scheduling
  • Module 2: Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Module 3: Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Module 4: Reporting System
OBJECTIVES

This intensive 1-day course is designed to equip participants with practical, real-world skills to effectively manage contractors, and oversee property development, maintenance and upgrading projects effectively.

Participants will learn proven techniques to:
• Plan and schedule projects effectively
• Monitor contractor performance professionally
• Control project costs and timelines
• Improve communication and reporting systems
• Reduce delays, disputes and project risks
• Deliver projects within budget, timeline and quality expectations

By the end of the course, participants can independently start, monitor & complete projects to achieve the required project objectives with a target of achieving 90% on-time completion within budget and quality expectations.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Understanding the fundamentals of contracts, project scope and contractor responsibilities.
  2. Planning and Coordinating development, upgrading, repair and maintenance projects more
    systematically.
  3. Monitoring Contractor performance effectively to reduce delays, disputes and costly mistakes.
  4. Preparing practical project schedules, timelines and work breakdown structures confidently.
  5. Controlling project costs using budgeting, tracking and variance analysis techniques.
  6. Improving communication and reporting with management, clients, contractors and stakeholders.
  7. Handling vendor and contractor issues professionally while maintaining project progress.
  8. Achieving 90% chance of on-time completion at given budget, timeline and quality standards.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Property Developer (Assistant Manager / Project Executive / Project Supervisor)
  • Property Manager (Building Executive / Building Manager / Building Supervisor)
  • Facility Manager (Building Executive / Building
    Manager / Building Supervisor)
  • Property Agent (Real Estate Negotiator / Probationary Estate Agents)
  • Interior Designer (Assistant Project Manager / Project Executive)
METHODOLOGY
Interactive Lectures, Case Studies, Group Discussions, Games, Video, Role Play & Q&A.
COURSE CONTENT
9:00

Module 1: Planning & Scheduling

  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • Gantt Charts & Timelines
  • Milestone Setting
  • Risk Identification (Project Brief / Scope Document)
10.45

Module 2: Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Budget Planning Basics
  • Cost Tracking Methods
  • Variance Analysis
  • Track, Analyse & Report
1:00 Lunch
2:00

Module 3: Vendor & Contractor Management

  • Vendor Selection Criteria
  • Contract Fundamentals
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Issue Resolution
3:45

Module 4: Reporting System

  • Identifying Stakeholders
  • Communication Planning
  • Reporting & Updates
  • Managing Expectations
5:00 End of Course