Mechanical Engineer (Industrial & Science) - Batu Kawan, Penang

Turnertownsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Healthy work-life balance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead planning, execution and governance across semiconductor/industrial projects.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, client and stakeholder engagement, and rigorous control of time, cost and quality. You will develop detailed plans, monitor budgets with the quantity surveyor team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in managing semiconductor / industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Proven experience leading small to medium-sized construction projects of low to medium complexity.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and support the achievement of project success criteria including time, cost, quality, and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project finances and ensure alignment with budgetary targets with the project quantity surveyor team.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Manage the flow of project information through meetings and written communications.
• Maintain effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Prepare formal project progress reports and other documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and consultants throughout all project stages.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and elevate to senior management.
• Ensure key learnings and project data are captured in internal knowledge systems.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction, Project Management, or related discipline

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Project Planning & Execution

• Define and support the achievement of project success criteria including time, cost, quality, and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project finances and ensure alignment with budgetary targets with the project quantity surveyor team.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Manage the flow of project information through meetings and written communications.

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Prepare formal project progress reports and other documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, health, and environmental standards.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and consultants throughout all project stages.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and elevate to senior management.
• Ensure key learnings and project data are captured in internal knowledge systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in managing semiconductor / industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Proven experience leading small to medium-sized construction projects of low to medium complexity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; fluency in English required.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/