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Nabilah Ghazali

Contract & Commercial Specialist
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Professional with significant experience in commercial management, prepared for this role. Skilled in contract negotiation, financial analysis, and project coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and effective communication.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Commercial Manager

Schindler Malaysia
07.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop tailored solutions addressing unique challenges while adhering to budget restrictions.
  • Reviewed contractual agreements for compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies, effectively minimizing potential issues during project execution.
  • Mentored junior team members by sharing expertise in commercial management practices and offering guidance on career development plans.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to coordinate efforts, streamline processes, and improve overall project performance.

Assistant Commercial Manager

Schindler Indonesia
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop tailored solutions addressing unique challenges while adhering to budget restrictions.
  • Reviewed contractual agreements for compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints and client expectations.
  • Mentored junior team members by sharing expertise in contract and corporate practices and offering guidance on career development plans.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies, effectively minimizing potential issues during project execution.
  • Optimized existing processes through continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
  • Strengthened cross-departments collaboration, fostering a positive work environment with open communication and regular feedback sessions.
  • Notable Projects Under Portfolio:

1) Living World Kota Wisata Cibubur, Jakarta

2) Jakarta MRT Phase 201-203

3) Thamrin9, Jakarta

4) East Coast Centre 3, Surabaya

5) Islamic Financial Centre 2, Jakarta


Senior Commercial Executive

Schindler Malaysia
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supporting execution of projects to completion within tight deadlines across cross-functional teams and through uncertainty.
  • Managing vast projects portfolio
  • Streamlined internal communications between departments, enhancing collaboration and productivity across the organization.
  • Liaised with project, sales, finance, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Notable projects under portfolio:

1) One @ Bukit Senyum, Johor
2) Pavilion Bukit Jalil - Condo and Mall
3) TRX Lifestyle Quarters, KL
4) TRX Affin Bank, KL

Contracts & Commercial Executive

Schindler Malaysia
10.2015 - 03.2022
  • Drove projects to completion within tight deadlines across cross-functional teams and through uncertainty.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints and client expectations.
  • Supporting project, sales, finance, and management team in achieving common objectives
  • Utilizing SAP for projects monitoring and administration

Project Executive

Instant Option Resources
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Managed day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, scopes, quality standards, policies, procedures.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining goals, objectives, tasks, and deadlines for all team members.
  • Coordinated meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project progressions.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively managing timelines and resources.
  • Notable project: Infrastructure Works for Housing of RAPID Pengerang Project.

Student & Specialist Planner

City of Sydney
09.2012 - 03.2013
  • Continuously enhanced own professional development by attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions in urban planning and related fields.
  • Assisted in updating long-range master plans to guide future growth while preserving community character and heritage assets.
  • Maintained and applied knowledge of local and state government codes and requirements regarding land use.

Assistant Contracts Executive

Sri Binaraya
08.2011 - 02.2012
  • Managed a portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Coordinated closely with finance teams to evaluate budgets associated with proposed contracts; ensured alignment between financial resources available and overall project goals.

Assistant Contracts Executive

Can.I Interior Fit-Out
12.2010 - 08.2011

• Calculate quantity of materials needed for joinery and loose furniture items for tender

• Liaising with supplier and sub-contractor to get rates and prices for tendering purposes.

• Tabulating submitted tender price with prices from suppliers/sub-contractors to get the best value for the money for the tender/project.

• Preparing tender document for Design & Build tender/project.

Education

Master of Heritage Conservation - Conservation of Built Heritage

University of Sydney
Sydney
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying -

University of Malaya
Malaysia
04.2001 -

Skills

Contract terms negotiation

Key account management

Contract negotiation

Decision-making

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Accomplishments

Employee of the Quarter (Finance Department) at Schindler Indonesia

Timeline

Assistant Commercial Manager

Schindler Malaysia
07.2025 - Current

Assistant Commercial Manager

Schindler Indonesia
09.2023 - 06.2025

Senior Commercial Executive

Schindler Malaysia
04.2022 - 08.2023

Contracts & Commercial Executive

Schindler Malaysia
10.2015 - 03.2022

Project Executive

Instant Option Resources
10.2014 - 04.2015

Student & Specialist Planner

City of Sydney
09.2012 - 03.2013

Assistant Contracts Executive

Sri Binaraya
08.2011 - 02.2012

Assistant Contracts Executive

Can.I Interior Fit-Out
12.2010 - 08.2011

Master of Heritage Conservation - Conservation of Built Heritage

University of Sydney
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying -

University of Malaya
04.2001 -
Nabilah GhazaliContract & Commercial Specialist