EPC Senior Construction Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Alor Merah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an EPC Senior Construction Manager based in Kedah to oversee solar plant construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of large-scale solar project management experience and 10 years in construction management, with strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include supervising onsite teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring safety compliance. A competitive remuneration package and opportunities for personal and professional growth will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage

Opportunities for professional and personal growth

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of large-scale solar PV project management experience.
• 10 years of construction management experience.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Supervising, leading and managing on-site construction teams.
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring Health & Safety requirements are met onsite.

Skills

Large-scale solar PV project management

Construction management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud Sharepoint

Job description

Introduction The EPC Senior Construction Manager will form part of the Project Owner's EPCM team and will be based at the project site in Sungai Petani, Kedah upon commencement of the project construction. This is a contract-based role for 12-months contract.

Scope of Work of This Role

• Supervising, leading and managing on‑site construction teams.
• Being the person responsible for all matters related to the construction sites for both Solar Power Plant and Grid Connection Facilities.
• Overall solar plant construction management / managing onsite team. Site visits and inspections related construction works.
• Coordinating the activities with and between internal and external stakeholders (contractors / Landowner / Authorities).
• Monitoring and control of project construction timeline and cost.
• Logistics, material acceptance and material handover to the contractors and coordination with suppliers on delivered materials.
• Managing and taking the lead to ensure the quality of site works.
• Ensuring Health & Safety requirements are met onsite.
• Addressing technical site issues in coordination with Engineering team.
• Coordination of commissioning and performance tests as well as handover processes.
• Identification and management of risks and chances during construction; Acceptance Tests and Creation of punch lists.
• Creation of weekly and monthly reports; Technical review and approval of EPC Contractors Progress Claim.
• Leading weekly meetings and kick off by Construction Start.
• Acting as a single point of contact for onsite activities / direct interface / with EPC Projects Teams / Engineering.
• Ensuring smooth handover to the O&M team upon completion of construction.
• Travel as required/upon request, to the various project sites to carry out the Services.
• All tasks related to solar plant construction works.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of large‑scale solar PV project management experience and 10 years of construction management experience.
• Experience and well versed in Solar PV and HV Construction activities.
• Contract management experience is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well verse in Computer Skills i.e. Microsoft Office, Cloud Sharepoint and etc related to the job description.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and verbal).
• Ability to problem solve and manage conflicts.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent networking, leadership, negotiation and time management skills.

What We Can Offer

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package.
• Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage.
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A truly international exposure.
• An open‑minded and highly motivated team.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Encourage both teamwork and personal responsibility.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal growth.