Assistant Project Manager / Project Coordinator / Project Executive - Data Center

Turner & Townsend; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist in managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables for construction projects. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields, possess 2-5 years of experience, and be familiar with project management tools. This role offers a collaborative work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years of experience in construction or infrastructure projects, preferably in data centers or industrial facilities.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Track project progress and prepare regular reports for stakeholders.
• Support procurement, documentation, and contract administration.
• Attend site meetings and inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Help manage change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Monitor construction activities and escalate issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure timely submission of authority approvals and permits.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.

Job Description

• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Track project progress and prepare regular reports for stakeholders.
• Support procurement, documentation, and contract administration.
• Attend site meetings and inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Help manage change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Monitor construction activities and escalate issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure timely submission of authority approvals and permits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in construction or infrastructure projects, preferably in data centers or industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Excel).
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

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.