Manager, Construction Project Delivery

jci; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in building systems and energy efficiency, is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee projects within the Controls portfolio from start to finish. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while aligning with customer expectations.

In this role, you will collaborate with customers, contractors, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to coordinate activities, maintain quality, and drive profitable execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• PM Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is an advantage and demonstrates formal project management training.
• Experience in managing construction, controls, or building systems projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete medium-complexity projects.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, sales teams, and internal departments.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and overall performance.
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting.
• Deliver projects that meet customer expectations and business objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Construction Management

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Job description

Who we are:

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do:

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing assigned projects within the Controls portfolio from start to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the customer's satisfaction.

The Construction Manager works closely with customers, contractors, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to coordinate project activities, maintain project quality, and ensure profitable execution.

How you will do it:

• Manage assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete medium-complexity projects.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, sales teams, and internal departments.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and overall performance.
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting.
• Deliver projects that meet customer expectations and business objectives.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project or construction management experience.
• Experience managing construction, controls, or building systems projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project priorities.

• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is an advantage.
• Experience in Controls, BMS, HVAC Controls, or Building Automation Systems.