ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (BASED IN JOHOR)

Exsim Development Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an Assistant Construction Manager based in Johor. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in construction project management, especially in high-rise buildings and public infrastructure works. Responsibilities include coordinating trades, ensuring work compliance with specifications, and preparing weekly site reports. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential, along with skills in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in construction, preferably with consultants or developers.
• Experience with high-rise building works and public infrastructure works.
• Familiarity with authorities liaison/procedure.

Responsibilities

• Report on site progress and ensure project targets are met.
• Manage coordination among different contractors and consultants.
• Verify physical work done according to specifications.
• Prepare weekly reports on on-site work and problem forecasting.
• Attend all necessary meetings on-site.

Skills

Strong command of English

Strong command of Bahasa Malaysia

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Construction Project Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (BASED IN JOHOR)

Job Responsibilities

• Reporting to HOD / Senior Project Manager / Project Manager / Construction Manager on overall site progress for the entire development and to ensure project target meeting the desired time, cost and quality, including stage billing progress.
• Manage and coordinate on different trade of works with different Main Contractor(s)/Nominated Sub-Contractor(s)/Consultant(s) at site in conjunction with geotechnical works, plots building works interfaces with master infrastructure works to ensure work progresses smoothly.
• Follow up closely on unresolved site issues and seek active resolution among building / infrastructure Contractor(s).
• Verification of physical work done on site that all work(s) had been completed in accordance with specifications, catalogues, and shop drawings.
• Carry out site inspection for all related infrastructure works and ensure all works have been carried out as per construction drawings / approved shop drawings.
• Establish, maintain and keep up site documentation and records. Ensure all site memos, NCR(s), site documents, and drawings are properly maintained and updated.
• Prepare weekly reports of on-site physical work done, including anticipating problems that arise, forecasting work completion and activity.
• Arrange and attend all necessary meetings at site.
• Any other duties as and when assigned from time to time.
• Involve in master infrastructure works, inclusive of sewerage, water reticulation, road and drainage works (on‑grade and elevated highway).
• Accountable for any quality issues caused by workmanship or non‑compliance with approved drawings.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar capacity, preferably with consultants or property developers, with exposure to high‑rise building works, master infrastructure works, slope protection, elevated highways, and public infrastructure works.
• Preferably well‑versed in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well versed in authorities liaison/procedure.
• Willing to be based in Johor.