Construction Manager (URGENT HIRING)

1498295-W; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1498295-W plans, coordinates, and oversees all construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and per approved specifications. Lead site operations, manage manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, while coordinating with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and authorities to resolve project-related issues.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 8–10 years' experience; strong knowledge of safety, quality control, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant construction industry experience, with substantial project oversight.
• Experience overseeing site operations, planning, budgeting, and progress monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, drawings, regulations, and QC procedures.
• Good understanding of safety requirements on Malaysian construction sites.
• Leadership, team management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and oversee construction activities to meet schedules and budgets.
• Control manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site progress.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, regulations, and safety rules.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and authorities.
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings to identify risks and delays.
• Review drawings, method statements, work programmes, and project docs.
• Implement quality control procedures and corrective actions as needed.
• Lead and supervise project teams to ensure efficient execution.
• Identify risks and implement measures to minimise delays and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Plan, coordinate, and oversee all construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to approved specifications. Manage daily site operations, including manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site progress.

Key responsibilities

Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and construction performance.

Ensure all construction works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, building regulations, and safety requirements.

Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to resolve project-related issues.

Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to identify risks, delays, and potential issues.

Review construction drawings, method statements, work programmes, and project documentation.

Implement quality control procedures and ensure proper corrective actions are taken when necessary.

Enforce occupational safety and health practices at construction sites in accordance with applicable regulations.

Prepare progress reports, project updates, and other documentation for management review.

Lead and supervise project teams to ensure efficient execution of construction activities.

Identify project risks and implement appropriate measures to minimise delays, cost overruns, and construction defects.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or a related field.

Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, with substantial experience managing construction projects.

Proven experience in overseeing construction site operations, project planning, budgeting, and progress monitoring.

Strong knowledge of construction methods, technical drawings, building regulations, and quality control procedures.

Good understanding of occupational safety and health requirements applicable to construction sites in Malaysia.

Strong leadership, team management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within tight deadlines and budgets.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software; knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is an advantage.

Willingness to travel to project sites as required.