Assistant Project Manager

Radical Internetwork Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Radical Internetwork Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination and oversight of project execution in Malaysia. You will help develop plans, schedules and strategies, and ensure milestones, budgets and quality requirements are met.

You will coordinate construction teams, engineers, subcontractors and internal departments, ensuring effective communication and timely issue resolution across sites and offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction or project management experience.
• Experience in managing/coordination of large-scale construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in developing and monitoring project plans, schedules and execution strategies.
• Coordinate activities to meet milestones, deliverables and timelines.
• Monitor progress, budgets and objectives; report to Project Manager.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in planning, coordinating and overseeing project execution to ensure projects are delivered within the approved timeline, budget, quality standards and contractual requirements. This role involves coordinating project teams, monitoring project progress, managing resources, liaising with clients and contractors, and ensuring effective communication between all project stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Planning & Management

Assist the Project Manager in developing, implementing and monitoring overall project plans, schedules and execution strategies.

Coordinate project activities and ensure all work packages, milestones and deliverables are completed according to the approved project timeline.

Plan project activities and resource requirements at least one week in advance.

Monitor project performance against agreed schedules, budgets and project objectives.

Attend project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Identify potential delays, project constraints and operational challenges, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

2. Project Team & Site Coordination

Coordinate and oversee Construction Managers, Site Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians, subcontractors and other project personnel.

Ensure effective communication and coordination between site teams and relevant departments.

Monitor daily site activities and ensure work is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.

Provide guidance and support to project teams to resolve operational and technical issues.

Monitor manpower allocation, productivity and overall project team performance.

Ensure all project personnel understand their assigned responsibilities, priorities and deadlines.

3. Material, Equipment & Resource Management

Oversee project material, equipment and manpower planning to ensure sufficient resources are available for project execution.

Monitor and follow up on Material Request Forms (MRF) and Purchase Request Forms (PRF) to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials.

Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse and Materials Management teams on material availability, purchasing and delivery schedules.

Review and monitor project equipment and material inventory to ensure proper utilisation and control.

Review and update the Project Resource Management Plan on a weekly basis.

Monitor project resource utilisation and recommend improvements to minimise wastage and unnecessary costs.

Track and review overall project progress and ensure timely submission of weekly progress reports to the Project Manager and Management.

Identify, evaluate and monitor project risks, constraints and potential delays.

Ensure all project issues are recorded, monitored and followed up through the Project Issue Tracker.

Review and update the Project Risk Log and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.

Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve project issues and prevent disruptions to project execution.

Escalate major project risks, delays, technical issues and resource constraints to the Project Manager for further action.

5. Client & Stakeholder Management

Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal departments on project requirements, progress and deliverables.

Attend client meetings and site coordination meetings on behalf of the Project Manager when required.

Ensure project expectations, technical requirements and contractual obligations are properly communicated to the project team.

Maintain professional working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Follow up on outstanding project matters, approvals, submissions and deliverables.

6. Project Documentation & Reporting

Ensure project documentation, including project schedules, progress reports, meeting minutes, Shop Drawings and technical submissions, is properly maintained and updated.

Monitor the preparation and submission of project-related documents within the required deadlines.

Review project reports and provide updates to the Project Manager.

Ensure proper documentation and records are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Monitor the updating of Workers Skills Matrix and other project-related records, where applicable.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or other related disciplines.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction or project management.

Previous experience in managing or coordinating large‑scale construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.

Experience in Data Centre, IT Infrastructure, ICT Infrastructure, ELV or M&E projects will be an added advantage.

Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, resource management and project execution.

Good understanding of technical drawings, project specifications, site operations and construction processes.

Strong leadership, communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines effectively.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Willing to travel and be assigned to different project locations when required.

WHO WE ARE

From humble origins, RISB is the collaborative creation of three professionals in the field of ICT infrastructure. Since our inception in 2010, we have always been ahead of the curve, constantly innovating and enhancing our skills to stay on top of the market. Originally specializing in ICT network infrastructure design and

build, we have evolved into an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) company to elevate our services.

Now an EPC company, we are heavily involved in delivering high quality and cost effective end‑to‑end engineering and ICT infrastructure services. We take pride in offering only the best outcomes – solutions that reflect our hard work & professionalism.

WHO WE ARE

From humble origins, RISB is the collaborative creation of three professionals in the field of ICT infrastructure. Since our inception in 2010, we have always been ahead of the curve, constantly innovating and enhancing our skills to stay on top of the market. Originally specializing in ICT network infrastructure design and

build, we have evolved into an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) company to elevate our services.

Now an EPC company, we are heavily involved in delivering high quality and cost effective end‑to‑end engineering and ICT infrastructure services. We take pride in offering only the best outcomes – solutions that reflect our hard work & professionalism.

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