Assistant Project Manager

Desmet; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil & fats industry seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring quality and adherence to contractual obligations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, along with 8-12 years of relevant experience and a proactive problem-solving approach. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with an openness to international travel.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of project management experience in the oil & fats industry.
• Fluent in English with strong adaptability skills.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire project lifecycle to ensure efficient execution.
• Oversee procurement, compliance, and client change orders.
• Lead teams and coordinate with stakeholders to meet delivery milestones.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Leadership skills

Resource management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

KEY Accountabilities

• Managing the complete project lifecycle while adhering to company procedures, tools, and standards for efficient project execution.
• Develop and maintain an updated project schedule, ensuring execution aligns with contractual requirements Lead and coordinate the project team to meet timeline expectations.
• Establish Progress Measurement System & check completion status.
• Set up a recovery/mitigation plan when needed. Lead the coordination with internal resources and Client for critical time deviations.
• Regularly update project cost forecasts and provide timely status updates to the client.
• Oversee procurement activities to ensure contractual compliance, actively participate in inquiries and evaluations, and coordinate with vendors and the client to resolve any deviations.
• Manage client change orders, secure approvals as per company procedures, and take direct responsibility for resolving pending activities or disputes until official project closure.
• Ensure that all the quality requirement and technical specifications included in the contract are properly met in all he phases of project.
• Regularly monitor fabrication status in workshop for own projects and co-ordinate with Workshops and QA team to meet delivery schedules for own Project.
• Efficiently acquire and allocate project resources, addressing critical project requirements, while leading internal teams and coordinating with external stakeholders to ensure timely and quality-driven milestone achievement.
• Ensure adherence to all contractual obligations throughout project execution, efficiently manage technical and contractual changes, and lead the team in handling claims from clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
  
  

Required Profile

• Mechanical/Chemical Engineering: Bachelor's Degree. PMP Certification or any other project management qualification.
• Required Experience 8 to 12 years, minimum in the oil & fats industry project management.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and possesses basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) with strong stakeholder communication and adaptability.
• Extensive knowledge of project management within the engineering industry.
• Well-versed in process plant equipment and their functionality.
• Strong resource management, leadership skills, and ability to guide teams effectively.
• Proactive approach with a focus on resolving challenges and driving improvement.
• Open to international travel, including Malaysia, and eager to take on additional departmental responsibilities.
• Committed to respecting company policies, local laws, cultural diversity, and ethical standards.