Chief Operating Officer

Talent Recruit; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit for a client in Malaysia seeks a Chief Operating Officer to manage projects and oversee day-to-day operations in engineering and M&E sectors. The role covers leadership of engineering, project management, procurement and site execution to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, has 10+ years in engineering/construction/M&E, and can travel to project sites as required while working with the CEO on strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in engineering, construction or M&E contracting.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale projects.
• Must be willing to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the group's overall operations including engineering, project management, procurement and site execution.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective, quality and safe delivery of projects.
• Strengthen systems, processes and governance to support growth.
• Collaborate with the CEO and senior management to execute strategic initiatives and expand capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are representing our client, that provides Electrical and Mechanical engineering solutions including Electrical (High/Low Voltage), ELV Systems, ACMV & HVAC Systems, Clean Room Systems, Fire Protection, Clean Energy Solutions, Data Center Solutions and etc. They are currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage the company's projects and oversee day-to-day operational functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Groups overall operations, including engineering, project management, procurement, and site execution.
• Ensure efficient delivery of projects in terms of timeline, cost, quality, and safety.
• Strengthen operational systems, processes, and governance to support the companys growth.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior management to execute strategic initiatives and expand project capabilities.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, or M&E contracting environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong operational leadership, project execution, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Must be willing to travel to projects site

Job details:

• Working hours: Mon-Fri (9.00am-6.00pm) & Sat (9.00am - 1.00pm)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.