MEP Manager

Leighton Asia Limited; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

LEIGHTON ASIA in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead M&E projects. You will study charters, review WBS, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely resource availability for successful delivery.

The role requires deep knowledge of project management, risk control, and financial processes, with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance across infrastructure works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years experience managing M&E projects.
• Knowledge of project management processes and risk management.
• Understanding of financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Study project charter and client requirements.
• Review Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Coordinate with stakeholders to secure approvals and resources.
• Monitor asset deployment for optimal usage.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to manage risks and conflicts.
• Escalate issues to supervisor for timely resolution.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Resource planning

M&E projects

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

LEIGHTON ASIA, established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialise in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group’s highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in Malaysia.

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Job Duties

• Study project charter and objectives; Gain an understanding of client requirements, financial / non-financial resources, risks and constraints etc.
• Review the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for relevant sections, divisions etc. created by team
• Anticipate assets and resource requirements for various sections / divisions of the project
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, secure approvals and drive timely availability of resources (financial, non-financial)
• Monitor and review the deployment of assets to verify their optimal usage
• Conduct cross-functional meetings with multiple stakeholders to integrate their working, anticipate potential issues / risks (such as to cost overrun, safety of teams, environmental compliance)
• Resolve such problems / risks , mediate conflicts (e.g. between safety and commercial) and escalate issues to supervisor for timely resolution
• Any other tasks assigned by the immediate superior or the management.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree of Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Total work experience: 15++ years of experience managing M&E projects
• Knowledge of project management, processes
• Knowledge of engineering, design and construction concepts and procedures Knowledge of financial processes
• Knowledge of risk management
  

Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.

For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our Leighton Company Website.