Hydropower Project Coordinator & Planning Lead

Surbana Jurong; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer with extensive project management experience in hydropower to oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of project activities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

You will coordinate with local and international stakeholders, prepare key project documents, and support business development while ensuring compliance with standards and governance. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of design and project management experience in hydropower or dam projects.
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong understanding of project planning and scheduling techniques.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Support.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing project activities.
• Support the management of hydropower projects from inception to completion.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation measures.
• Coordinate tasks and deliverables across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Control project inputs and outputs, document requests for information and query registers.
• Liaise with local and international clients, contractors, and consultants, providing regular updates and reports.
• Organize and participate in project meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare project management documentation, including team organisation charts, progress reports, risk registers, and cost tracking.
• Undertake internal project monthly reviews and project planning.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, tenders, and technical submissions for new opportunities.
• Contribute to identifying new business opportunities and assist in proposal development whilst complying with internal governance procedures.
• Support marketing and client engagement activities as required.
• Apply engineering knowledge to support design reviews and technical assessments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Hydropower

Multidisciplinary work

English communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Surbana Jurong is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer with extensive project management experience in hydropower to oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of project activities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

You will coordinate with local and international stakeholders, prepare key project documents, and support business development while ensuring compliance with standards and governance. Fluent English required.