Assistant Construction Manager (Property Developer)

Ralis Group Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralis Group Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support planning, site execution, and quality control for property development projects from pre-construction through handover.

The role involves overseeing daily site operations, enforcing QA/QC (Qlassic/CONQUAS) and safety standards, tracking schedules, and managing contractor claims and variations. Travel/outstation work is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in residential or commercial construction.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, safety regulations, and IMS implementation.
• Experience coordinating with main contractors, consultants, and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities, enforce QA/QC standards, and ensure work complies with drawings and safety regulations.
• Review contractor progress claims, variation orders (VOs), EOT requests, and support tender package with Contracts team.
• Monitor project timelines, identify delay risks, and enforce catch-up plans with main contractors.
• Coordinate between consultants, main contractors, sub-contractors, and internal teams to resolve site technical issues promptly.
• Assist in inspections for CCC and oversee defect rectifications prior to VP.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Construction sequencing

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Assistant Construction Manager (Property Developer)

The Assistant Construction Manager supports the overall planning, site execution, and quality control of property development projects from pre-construction through to final handover. This role is responsible for overseeing daily site operations, enforcing QA/QC (Qlassic/CONQUAS) and health & safety standards, tracking construction schedules, and managing contractor claims and variation orders. Acting as the primary liaison between internal contract/project teams, main contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and local authorities, this role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to specified quality standards.

Key responsibilities

Oversee daily construction activities, enforce quality standards (Qlassic/CONQUAS), and ensure work complies with approved drawings and safety regulations.

Review contractor progress claims, variation orders (VOs), extension of time (EOT) requests, and support tender package preparation with the Contracts team.

Monitor project timelines, identify delay risks, and enforce catch-up plans with main contractors.

Coordinate between consultants, main contractors, sub-contractors, and internal teams to resolve site technical issues promptly.

Assist in local authority inspections for Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) and oversee defect rectifications prior to Vacant Possession (VP).

About you

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent recognized qualification.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in residential or commercial construction projects.

Knowledgeable in construction sequencing, structural works, architectural finishes, and subcontractor coordination.

Familiar with construction safety regulations, QA/QC operational controls, and Integrated Management System (IMS) implementation.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Willing to travel and preferably willing to work outstation as and when is required.