Assistant Project Manager (Industrial Projects)

Artelia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial projects through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases. You will drive full lifecycle delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget results and compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes planning, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and robust project controls, with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination or project management in industrial/infrastructure contexts.
• Proficient in PM tools MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, SharePoint.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of industrial projects.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, and action trackers.
• Monitor progress, schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Assist in stakeholder management and timely follow-up on project matters.
• Organize and participate in meetings, workshops, coordination sessions.
• Track risks, issues, and actions; document and communicate them.
• Support project controls including schedule monitoring and change management.
• Ensure project records are kept according to procedures.
• Assist in preparing presentations and management reports.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Documentation

Reporting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Artelia is an international multidisciplinary consultancy, engineering and project management group specialising in mobility, water, energy, building and industry.

With 11,000 employees and a turnover of €1.35B in 2025, Artelia is in the top 15 consulting engineering firms in Europe. Internationally, the Group carries out projects in more than 100 countries and has offices in 40 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

ABOUT JOB:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver industrial projects across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. The role involves managing full project lifecycles, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Support the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial projects.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, action trackers, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to facilitate project activities.
• Assist in stakeholder management by ensuring effective communication and timely follow-up on project matters.
• Organize and participate in project meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions.
• Track project risks, issues, and actions, ensuring they are properly documented and communicated.
• Support project controls, including schedule monitoring, change management, and progress reporting.
• Ensure project records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist in preparing presentations, project updates, and management reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project coordination, project management, or similar roles, preferably within industrial, manufacturing, process, or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of project management principles and project lifecycle management.
• Proficient in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar platforms).
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.