Assistant Project Manager Data Center

Turner & Townsend; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Johor Bahru is seeking a Project Manager to assist in delivering project management services throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in project management, alongside proficiency in project management software such as MS Project or Primavera. Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential. The role involves conducting research, maintaining documentation, liaising with stakeholders, and drafting reports. A supportive work environment is promoted, embracing diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in project management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of project management services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct background research, data collection, and benchmarking to support decision-making.
• Establish and maintain effective project documentation and reporting systems.
• Support the development and updating of detailed project plans and schedules.
• Track project progress and performance indicators; prepare updates and reports.
• Manage change control processes and maintain accurate change logs.
• Draft formal progress reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and produce accurate and timely meeting minutes.
• Support communication flow between internal and external teams.

Skills

Project Management Principles

Excellent Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Company Description

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client’s projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client’s projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE’s Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.

Job Description

• Assist in the delivery of project management services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct background research, data collection, and benchmarking to support decision-making.
• Establish and maintain effective project documentation and reporting systems.
• Support the development and updating of detailed project plans and schedules.
• Track project progress and performance indicators; prepare updates and reports.
• Manage change control processes and maintain accurate change logs.
• Draft formal progress reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and produce accurate and timely meeting minutes.
• Support communication flow between internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 - 5years’ relevant experience in project management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) is a plus.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken) is essential.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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