CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

WCT-CCCC JV; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WCT-CCCC JV is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead and coordinate large-scale infrastructure projects at Sepanggar Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. You will oversee site operations, manage subcontractors, monitor schedules, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or civil projects, strong planning skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications or certifications in construction management will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all construction activities per drawings, specs, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee daily site operations and supervise construction teams, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Develop, implement, and monitor schedules and progress to meet milestones.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, resolve issues, and apply corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with method statements, quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Review drawings and documents to ensure proper site implementation.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources.
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings to monitor quality and productivity.
• Identify risks and constraints; recommend solutions.
• Coordinate QA/QC and HSE to ensure safety and compliance.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, site records, and schedules.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against schedules, specs, and contracts.
• Ensure coordination between disciplines to avoid conflicts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project planning

Coordination

Decision making

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related

Professional qualifications in construction management (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

1. Plan, coordinate, and manage all construction activities to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and contractual obligations.

2. Oversee daily site operations and supervise construction teams, subcontractors, and relevant site personnel to ensure smooth project execution.

3. Develop, implement, and monitor construction schedules, work programmes, and progress to ensure timely completion of project milestones.

4. Coordinate with the Project Manager, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, and other relevant stakeholders on construction activities and technical matters.

5. Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays, resolve site-related issues, and implement corrective actions where necessary.

6. Ensure all construction works comply with approved method statements, quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.

7. Review construction drawings, technical documents, work procedures, and specifications to ensure proper implementation at the site.

8. Monitor manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to ensure efficient utilization and productivity.

9. Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to monitor work quality, productivity, and compliance with project requirements.

10. Identify construction risks, technical challenges, and potential project constraints, and recommend appropriate solutions.

11. Coordinate with the QA/QC and HSE departments to ensure quality assurance, workplace safety, and environmental compliance throughout construction activities.

12. Prepare and submit construction progress reports, site records, work schedules, and other relevant documentation to the Project Manager.

13. Monitor subcontractors' performance and ensure their work is completed according to agreed schedules, specifications, and contractual requirements.

14. Ensure proper coordination between different construction disciplines to avoid work conflicts and delays.

15. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager or Management from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Professional qualifications or certifications in construction management will be an added advantage.

2. Working Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant working experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure, marine, port, or civil engineering projects.
• Experience in managing site operations, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles, project specifications, and construction standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.
• Good understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and resource management.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Good knowledge of QA/QC, occupational safety and health, and environmental requirements.

4. Management & Communication Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
• Good communication and coordination skills with consultants, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

5. Other Requirements

• Willing to work at the project site in Sepanggar Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.