Construction Project Operations Lead

VHR Consultancy; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Consultancy is seeking a Senior Operations and Project Delivery Lead in Malaysia to oversee the entire project lifecycle across concurrent construction and specialist contracting projects. You will ensure safety, profitability and timely completion while enhancing internal processes, commercial discipline and team capability.

Responsibilities include directing project managers, engineers and site teams, reviewing planning and budgets, participating in tender reviews and maintaining

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in civil engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of construction experience.
• 5+ years leading multiple projects or operations.
• Experience from tender to handover and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations across multiple construction and specialist projects from pre-award through handover.
• Direct Project Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors and teams to meet schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Review planning, manpower, materials, equipment and subcontractor resources for effective execution on sites.
• Participate in tender and pre-contract reviews, contributing on cost, scheduling and risks.
• Maintain commercial oversight of budgets, cash flow and project profitability.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Procurement, Finance and Sales to align from tender to completion.
• Monitor KPIs, identify delays or overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Establish project controls, procedures and reporting for productivity and visibility.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, main contractors and subcontractors.
• Lead project coordination meetings ensuring contractual and technical issues are addressed.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, quality and method statements are followed.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Review team performance and develop the capabilities of project and operations staff.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and contribute to business planning.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Job description

VHR Consultancy is seeking a Senior Operations and Project Delivery Lead in Malaysia to oversee the entire project lifecycle across concurrent construction and specialist contracting projects. You will ensure safety, profitability and timely completion while enhancing internal processes, commercial discipline and team capability.

Responsibilities include directing project managers, engineers and site teams, reviewing planning and budgets, participating in tender reviews and maintaining