Mechanical Project Manager

Currie & Brown; Kulai; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Lead to oversee mechanical systems across major construction projects, including data centres and high-tech facilities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive on-time delivery from design to handover.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical project management, PMP/Prince2 or PE credentials, and a proven track record in large HVAC infrastructure. On-site work in Malaysia-based projects offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical scope management on large construction or data centre projects.
• Proven HVAC and mechanical infrastructure project delivery experience.
• PMP/Prince2 certification or PE license is a plus.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM or DB/Construction Management projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical project activities from design through commissioning and handover.
• Provide leadership to Mechanical Engineers, site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Oversee HVAC, chilled water, piping, pumps, and related infrastructure.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost control, and change management processes.
• Develop schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, and other teams for integration.
• Review designs, shop drawings, and material specifications.
• Lead testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate progress to clients and senior management.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Negotiation

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

PM certification (PMP/Prince2)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Lead to oversee and manage all mechanical aspects of major construction projects, with a focus on mission-critical, data centre, industrial, and high-tech facilities. This role will provide technical leadership and project oversight for mechanical systems from design through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is aligned with project objectives, quality standards, safety requirements, budget, and schedule. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, coordinate contractors and consultants, and drive the successful execution of complex mechanical works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical project activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design development through commissioning and handover.
• Provide leadership and direction to Mechanical Engineers, site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Oversee the delivery of mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling infrastructure, piping systems, pumps, heat exchangers, ventilation systems, and associated equipment.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost control activities, and change management processes related to the mechanical scope.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring mechanical activities align with overall project milestones.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, and operational risks related to the mechanical scope.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, architectural, controls, and construction teams to ensure successful multidisciplinary integration.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, and material specifications.
• Manage mechanical subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular project reviews, site inspections, and progress assessments to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Support procurement activities, including equipment selection, vendor evaluations, and delivery planning.
• Lead testing, commissioning, start-up, and system verification activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and senior management through regular reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Support project closeout activities, documentation reviews, defect resolution, and final handover to the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience managing mechanical scopes within construction, industrial, semiconductor, mission-critical, or data centre projects.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale HVAC and mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre cooling systems, chilled water systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, piping networks, and critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience overseeing testing, commissioning, and system handover activities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced project environments.
• Experience delivering Data Centre, Mission Critical, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, or Advanced Manufacturing projects.
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent engineering accreditation.
• Experience with EPC, EPCM, Design & Build, or Construction Management projects.