Assistant Project Manager

Shorefield Communications; Kuching; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefield Communications in Malaysia seeks a Project Engineer to plan and execute telco, smart city, ICT and infrastructure projects within budget and deadlines. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, overseeing site construction, equipment installation and quality control.

Responsibilities cover lifecycle management, budget/resource control, technical deployment, stakeholder liaison, contract/vendor management, problem solving, documentation and

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s in engineering or ICT or equivalent.
• 5–7 years in project engineering/management in telecom or construction.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with PV6/AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Execute the project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines (design, implementation, testing).
• Budget and Resource Management: Create and manage project budgets, control costs, and allocate resources.
• Technical Deployment: Execute network deployment, infrastructure expansion, and site construction.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure delivery.
• Contract and Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts and manage vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Analyze issues and develop solutions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Submit progress and quality reports.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety codes and local regulations.
• Risk Management and Quality Assurance: Identify risks and oversee QA processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

AI tooling awareness

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in engineering or ICT or related

Tools

Primavera PV6

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

This position supports in planning and executing telco, smart city, ICT and infrastructure projects (including network upgrades, expansions) within budget and deadlines. Key duties include to coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, overseeing site construction, equipment installation, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Execute the project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines (design, implementation, testing).
• Budget and Resource Management: Create and manage project budgets, control costs, and make sure the project stays within financial limitations. Determine and allocate the necessary resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, and monitor their availability and use.
• Technical Deployment: Execute project implementation including network deployment, infrastructure expansion, and site construction (subject to project deliverables).
• Stakeholder Coordination: Co-facilitate communication and collaboration between clients, consultants, contractors, and other specialists to ensure seamless project delivery. Liaise with relevant authorities on inspections, shutdowns, approvals, and reports.
• Contract and Vendor Management: Co-facilitate contracts negotiation with vendors and subcontractors, and manage relationships to ensure profitable agreements and timely delivery.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Analyzing challenges or issues, developing solutions, and resolving problems that may arise during the project.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and submit reports on job status, progress, and quality to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all work adheres to safety protocols, relevant technical codes, and other local and national regulations at project site.
• Risk Management and Quality Assurance: Identify potential risks, plan for their mitigation, and resolve any emerging problems to keep the project on track. Implement and oversee quality assurance processes, conduct site visits, and ensure work meets required quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, telecommunications engineering, ICT, computer science or equivalent field, or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and work experiences.
• Work experience: Minimum 5-7 years proven experience as project engineer or project management in construction, telecommunication, utilities or relevant industry.
• Computer literacy: Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suites with the ability to use AI-driven tools for routine task automation and productivity. Any other proficiency in using project management and/or engineering related software (i.e. Primavera PV6, AutoCAD) is an added advantage.
• Technical literacy: Ability to read and understand network drawing or layout plan, manual, technical data and specifications and Bill of Quantity. Familiarity with network infrastructure, fiber optics, wireless, or smart city technologies.
• Certification:
• Registered with Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) and/or Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM); or
• Telecommunication competency related certificates (i.e. installation, testing, splicing and maintenance of fibre optic etc.)