Construction Project Manager

Coway Malaysia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Coway Malaysia invites a senior construction professional to lead end-to-end Design & Build for a new manufacturing facility in Seremban. You will coordinate with design consultants, architects, and contractors to translate concepts into constructible plans and ensure value engineering.

You will oversee all construction phases, optimize schedules, manage CAPEX budgets, and enforce rigorous safety standards per OSHA, DOSH, CIDB and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related technical discipline.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in construction management delivering large-scale industrial, factory, or manufacturing plant projects via Design & Build.
• Strong leadership, crisis-management, and deep understanding of D&B methodologies, civil works and MEP systems.
• Experience as a client-side Project Manager or with multinationals setting up facilities in Malaysia; Korean nationals in Malaysia advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Design & Build process with design consultants, architects, structural engineers and turnkey contractors.
• Review and approve detailed drawings, layouts and material specifications.
• Oversee all phases from groundbreaking to handover of the manufacturing plant.
• Develop and optimize project schedules to meet milestones without delays.
• Identify bottlenecks in design and execution and implement mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary contact for main contractors, sub-contractors and site consultants.
• Evaluate tender submissions, negotiate contracts and ensure external partners meet standards.
• Manage the construction budget (CAPEX) and review progress claims and VOs.
• Enforce site safety protocols compliant with OSHA, DOSH, CIDB and local codes.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and liaise with authorities for approvals and CCC.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Korean language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Design & Build Management & Execution:

• Lead the end-to-end Design & Build (D&B) process, coordinating closely with design consultants, architects, structural engineers and turnkey contractors to translate conceptual requirements into constructible, high-efficiency plans.
• Review, optimize and approve detailed engineering drawings, layout designs, and material specifications, ensuring alignment with Coway's operational requirements and value engineering principles.
• Oversee all phases of the manufacturing plant's construction lifecycle, from groundbreaking and structural development to final commissioning and handover.
• Develop, manage and continuously optimize comprehensive project schedules to ensure critical design approvals and construction milestones are met without delay.
• Proactively identify potential project bottlenecks across both the design and execution phases and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Contractor & Vendor Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for main contractors, sub-contractors and site consultants throughout the D&B lifecycle.
• Evaluate tender submissions, negotiate contracts and ensure all external partners deliver work that aligns with Coway's exacting standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to hold contractors accountable for quality, design fidelity and schedule adherence.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Manage the overall construction budget (CAPEX), monitoring all site-related expenditures, material costs and labor allocations from the initial design phase through completion.
• Review and approve contractor progress claims, variation orders (VOs), and final accounts in collaboration with the finance and procurement teams.

Quality Assurance & HSE (Health, Safety & Environment):

• Enforce rigorous site safety protocols, ensuring absolute compliance with Malaysia's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOSH, and CIDB regulations.
• Ensure all architectural designs and construction activities comply with local building codes, environmental regulations, and local council (Majlis) requirements.
• Implement strict quality control measures to ensure the facility meets structural integrity and operational readiness standards.

Stakeholder Reporting & Governance:

• Prepare detailed weekly and monthly progress reports, including visual documentation, financial tracking and risk assessments for the executive leadership team and global HQ.
• Liaise with local authorities (e.g., BOMBA, TNB, Syabas, local municipal councils) to secure all necessary design approvals, permits, and the final Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a strictly related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in construction management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale industrial, factory, or manufacturing plant projects via the Design & Build delivery method.
• Exceptional leadership capability on construction sites, strong crisis-management skills, and an in-depth understanding of D&B methodologies, civil works, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems.
• Prior experience acting as a client-side Project Manager or working closely with multinational corporations setting up facilities in Malaysia.
• Korean nationals currently residing in Malaysia with relevant construction experience.
• Korean language proficiency is a strong advantage to facilitate seamless technical communication with our global engineering and project counterparts.
• Working hours is5 days a week (Monday – Friday) / 09:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Work location will primarily based on-site at the new facility in Seremban, with necessary travel to the Kuala Lumpur office.