MODIFICATION MANAGER

Port of Tanjung Pelepas; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port facility in Johor Bahru is seeking a Project Manager to lead a team of Modification Project Engineers. The role involves managing equipment-related projects to enhance operational efficiency and meet sustainability goals. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, along with 5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in engineering. Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive Project Management experience in engineering projects.
• Proven experience in managing a multi-disciplined team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage equipment project units.
• Plan and oversee execution of equipment projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Conduct project financial management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for project delivery.
• Develop business cases and tender documents.
• Evaluate contractor claims.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Drive technology upgrades and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Project financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Technology implementation

Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for leading a team of Modification Project Engineers within the Engineering & Facilities Division to plan, manage, and deliver equipment-related projects that support asset replacement, capacity growth, operational efficiency, and sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and managing equipment project units under Asset Services, Improvement & Upgrade (AIU), New Asset Replacement & Capacity (NARC), and Asset Technical, Innovation & Technology Concept (AITC).
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the execution of equipment projects -including procurement, replacement, refurbishment, and capacity upgrades - ensuring alignment with PTPs operational needs, budgets, and strategic objectives.
• Responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects, providing leadership, direction, and support to Modification Project Engineers.
• Responsible for project financial management, including budgeting, cost control, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with contractual, scope, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Engage and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, timely, and within-scope delivery of projects.
• Develop business cases, tender documents, and prepare submissions for Tender Committee as required.
• Evaluate and process contractor claims, including milestone payments, extension of time requests, and variation orders.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, local authority requirements, and internal documentation processes at all times.
• Drive implementation of technology upgrades, sustainability initiatives, efficiency improvements, and innovation projects.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring, and managing KPIs (leading and lagging) related to project performance, financial outcomes, and safety, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) related to modification projects, ensuring adherence through Process Confirmation and Safety Gemba.

Requirements

• Possess a degree or related professional qualifications in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or its equivalent.
• 5-7 years of progressive Project Management experience mainly in engineering project or other related area.
• Proven experience in managing a multi-disciplined team.