Mechanical Project Manager

Currie & Brown; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Lead to oversee all mechanical aspects of major construction projects, including data centres, industrial, and high-tech facilities. You will guide design through commissioning, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery aligns with budget, safety, and schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in mechanical scopes for large projects, with BIM/coordination experience and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing mechanical scopes in large construction projects.
• Proven track record delivering HVAC and data centre infrastructure.
• PMP or Prince2 certification preferred; PE registration advantageous.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM or Design & Build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical project activities from design to handover.
• Provide leadership to Mechanical Engineers, site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Oversee HVAC, chilled water systems, piping, pumps, and related equipment.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost control, and change management.
• Develop and maintain project schedules aligning with milestones.
• Coordinate with electrical/structural/construction teams for multidisciplinary integration.
• Review designs, shop drawings, and material specifications for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

HVAC systems

Data centre knowledge

Contractor coordination

Risk management

Communication

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.