Assistant Manager - Mechanical

GAMUDA BERHAD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Berhad is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Penang to lead rail project mechanical work. You will craft and review mechanical designs and calculations, coordinating with consultants and ensuring code compliance for LRT/MRT infrastructure.

With 8+ years in mechanical design, you will oversee site supervision, manage design approvals, and drive rigorous QA/QC through FAT/SAT testing and O&M documentation. Full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in mechanical design engineering, with 5 years in rail projects.
• Proficient with CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit) and related standards.
• Experience coordinating design reviews with consultants and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with consultants to review mechanical designs for cost-effectiveness and compliance.
• Develop and evaluate core mechanical designs including drawings, data sheets, and specs.
• Monitor site activities and oversee delivery, coordinating with consultants and contractors.
• Review shop drawings, submissions, and ensure alignment with approved designs.
• Enforce QA/QC during commissioning and manage FAT/SAT and O&M documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Rail project experience

Project coordination

Design review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Summary

Definition of Mechanical for the Job includes Mechanical related provisions for temporary and permanent functionality of the project not limited to ACMV/Environmental Control System, Sanitary & Cold Water Plumbing, Lifts & Escalators, Fire Protection and Detection System and etc. Undertake and deliver high quality detailed engineering design review for Mechanical building services and external infrastructure but not limited to LRT/MRT stations, pumping stations, data centres and any other infrastructures. Understanding of building mechanical services, including calculations, analysis, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models, specifications and other documents required to complete the projects. Review and management of project from inception to post construction.

Company Description

Gamuda Berhad

Founded in 1976, Gamuda Berhad has grown into a regional engineering, property, and infrastructure leader. We're known for our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, with a presence across Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, India, Vietnam, Bahrain, and Qatar. Our digital transformation journey began five decades ago, exemplified by our early adoption during the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) project. Renowned for pioneering iconic solutions like the Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine (A-TBM), we continue to shape the infrastructure landscape with our vision: "Leading the region in breakthrough solutions".

Key Responsibilities

Design Management & Engineering

• Coordinate with consultants to review mechanical designs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with employer and statutory requirements.
• Develop and evaluate core mechanical designs, including drawings, calculations, data sheets, and project specifications.
• Resolve technical queries, report on design comments, and drive solutions for major design issues.

Construction Supervision & Execution

• Monitor site activities and construction schedules, liaising directly with consultants and contractors to ensure efficient delivery.
• Review, coordinate, and approve shop drawings, material submissions, and As-Built drawings to ensure strict alignment with approved designs.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and progress meetings to address major mechanical site issues.

Testing, Commissioning & QA/QC

• Enforce rigorous QA/QC protocols to minimize non-compliance during the commissioning stage and guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Attend and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), testing & commissioning, and site quality audits.
• Manage the review and submission of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and coordinate mechanical services training.

Stakeholder Leadership & Authority Coordination

• Act as the primary technical authority and key project leader for all mechanical engineering matters.
• Manage statutory submissions, authority inspections, and Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) processes.
• Facilitate clear communication across all project stakeholders by writing reports, delivering presentations, and leading technical meetings.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Skills & Abilities

• Related project experience using CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical system design such as: Environmental Control System (ACMV), Fire Protection and Detection System, Cold Water and Sanitary Plumbing System, Vertical Transportation System and etc.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 8 years in mechanical design engineering, with minimum 5 years in rail project (LRT, MRT)
• Proven track record managing design teams for large-scale rail projects.