EPC Senior Construction Manager (12-months Contract)

ib vogt GmbH; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an EPC Senior Construction Manager for a 12-month contract at the project site in Sungai Petani, Kedah. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of large-scale solar PV project management experience and be responsible for managing on-site construction teams, ensuring quality and safety, and coordinating with stakeholders. This role requires fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia and offers competitive remuneration and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

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.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and verbal).
• Work rights in Malaysia is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, leading and managing on-site construction teams.
• Overall solar plant construction management / managing onsite team.
• Monitoring and control of project construction timeline and cost.
• Ensuring Health & Safety requirements are met onsite.
• Creation of weekly and monthly reports.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud Sharepoint

Job description

Company Description

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing and EPC, to O&M and asset management. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in‑house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

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 a 12‑month contract.

Scope Of Work

• 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;
• Work rights in Malaysia is mandatory;

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.