Construction Manager – Hotel Fit-Out

MRG Global; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MRG Global seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead a major hotel refurbishment project in Johor, Malaysia. You will oversee all on-site construction activities in a live hospitality environment, ensuring safety, quality and alignment with client expectations.

You will coordinate across architectural, interior design and structural workstreams, drive the programme and act as the primary site-based representative to clients, operators and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• 8–12 years experience in construction management, hotel refurbishments or major interior upgrades.
• Experience on fast-track refurbishment projects within live environments.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage contractors and multi-discipline teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities for a large-scale hotel refurbishment.
• Coordinate across architectural, interior design, and structural workstreams.
• Drive the construction programme to ensure safety, efficiency and quality.
• Act as the site-based representative with client, hotel operator and contractors.
• Monitor progress, assess risks and mitigate delays in a live hotel environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, QA/QC and governance requirements.
• Support change control, variation assessments and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Job description

On behalf of our client, a globally renowned Project & Cost Management Consultant, we are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major Hotel Refurbishment Project in Johor, Malaysia. This is an exciting opportunity to join an international consultancy as they expand their footprint in Malaysia, playing a pivotal role in shaping project delivery standards across the region.

In this role, you will oversee all construction activities on a complex, live‑environment hospitality refurbishment, ensuring seamless execution, strict safety compliance, and alignment with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead all on‑site construction activities for a large-scale hotel refurbishment project.
• Oversee coordination across architectural, interior design & structural workstreams.
• Drive the construction programme, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Act as the primary site-based representative, maintaining strong communication with the client, hotel operator, consultants, and contractors.
• Monitor daily progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to avoid delays or operational disruptions.
• Manage works within a live hotel environment, ensuring minimal impact on guest operations and overall hotel functionality.
• Review construction methodologies, shop drawings, and method statements to ensure compliance.
• Oversee contractor performance, providing direction on sequencing, logistics, and site coordination.
• Ensure safety regulations, QA/QC standards, and project governance requirements are strictly adhered to.
• Support change control processes, variation assessments, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare regular site reports covering progress, risks, safety, and commercial considerations.

Requirements:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in construction management, with strong exposure to hotel refurbishments, hospitality fit‑outs, or major interior upgrades.
• Proven background working on fast‑track refurbishment projects within live environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage contractors and multidiscipline site teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of construction sequencing, safety management, and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to perform under pressure and drive projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Malaysia’s construction regulations, permits, and safety standards is advantageous.
• Candidates currently based in Malaysia or with existing work rights are preferred.