HEAD OF PROJECT OPERATIONS (PROJECT OPERATIONS)

SEDC GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

SEDC GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SDN. BHD. seeks a Head of Project Operations to provide strategic leadership across project mobilisations, execution and close-out. You will steer Project Directors and Managers, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, quality and contractual requirements.

You will review plans, budgets and resources, identify risks and drive corrective actions while coordinating with Commercial, Finance, HR and QSHE. Senior leadership and strong governance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia or professional project management certification is a plus.
• CIDB registration or other certification required for project site access, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for project operations from pre-mobilisation through execution, completion, handover and close-out.
• Lead and guide Project Directors, Project Managers and other project leads with clear accountability and performance.
• Review and monitor execution plans, budgets, resources and deliverables to meet scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Identify delays, cost pressures, risks and performance gaps; direct appropriate recovery and corrective actions.
• Coordinate project operations with Commercial & Contracts, Finance, Procurement, HR and QSHE; resolve or escalate delivery issues.
• Monitor financial and commercial performance including budgets, expenditure, claims, variations and EOT applications.
• Participate in tender preparation and business development with operational input.
• Ensure handover of awarded projects from tender to mobilisation and execution.
• Ensure operations comply with laws, contracts, policies and QSHE requirements.
• Oversee manpower, plant, and equipment allocation; support performance management of key personnel.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and JV partners; establish governance and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

HEAD OF PROJECT OPERATIONS (PROJECT OPERATIONS)

Provide overall leadership and direction for the company's project operations, overseeing projects from pre-mobilisation through execution, completion, handover and close-out.

Key responsibilities

Lead and guide Project Directors, Project Managers and other project leads, ensuring clear accountability and effective performance

Review and monitor project execution plans, budgets, resources and deliverables to ensure compliance with approved scope, schedule, cost, quality and contractual requirements

Identify significant project delays, cost pressures, risks and performance gaps, and direct appropriate recovery and corrective actions

Coordinate project operational matters with Commercial & Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources and QSHE, resolving or escalating issues affecting delivery

Monitor project financial and commercial performance, including budgets, expenditure, claims, variations and extension-of-time applications

Participate in tender preparation, proposals and business development activities, providing operational and technical input

Ensure awarded projects are effectively handed over from the tender team and appropriately planned and mobilised

Ensure project operations comply with applicable laws, contractual requirements, company policies and QSHE requirements

Oversee the allocation of project manpower, plant and equipment, and support performance management of key project personnel

Manage relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and joint-venture partners; establish project governance, reporting and continuous improvement

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline

Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia or professional project management certification is an added advantage

Valid CIDB registration or other certification required for project site access, where applicable

Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in construction or infrastructure project delivery

At least 5 years in a senior project leadership or multi-project oversight role

Proven experience overseeing major infrastructure, road, bridge, civil engineering or complex construction projects

Strong experience in project planning, execution, cost and schedule control, contract administration and risk management

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical and communication skills, with high integrity and professional judgement