Project & Commercial Specialist

Shanghai BSF Human Resources Co., Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Project & Commercial Specialist to bridge project management, client relations, and contract administration for large-scale data center projects. You will be the key liaison to stakeholders and HQ, ensuring milestones, billing, and compliance are handled efficiently.

The role demands 1–3 years in related fields, fluency in English and Mandarin, strong negotiation, and MS Office proficiency, with exposure to EPC/MEP environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or commercial roles.
• Experience in Data Center, EPC, Construction or MEP is a plus.
• Professional fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with enterprise clients, local government agencies, and utility suppliers.
• Coordinate client meetings, prepare progress updates, and bridge communication gaps between local clients and HQ/technical teams.
• Monitor end-to-end project timelines to ensure milestones are delivered efficiently.
• Coordinate with local sub-contractors and suppliers to collect quotations and analyze progress reports.
• Escalate potential delays and risks to the Project Manager promptly.
• Manage project contract execution, including milestone billings, invoice issuance, and payment follow-ups.
• Support local compliance documentation, engineering license renewals, and equipment import clearance coordination.
• Handle ad-hoc commercial or administrative tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin fluency

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job brief

Our client is a leading global high-tech enterprise specializing in the full life-cycle services of green and hyper-scale Data Center (IDC) Infrastructure. As a trusted global strategic partner for top-tier cloud giants and telecom operators, they deliver integrated end-to-end solutions, including R＆D, advanced manufacturing, and EPC turnkey project delivery.To support their rapidly expanding hyper-scale projects in Malaysia, they are looking for a driven and dual-talented Project ＆ Commercial Specialist to join their international team in Kuala Lumpur.
This role perfectly bridges the gap between project management, client relations, and contract administration. As a Project ＆ Commercial Specialist, you will serve as a key liaison to maintain excellent stakeholder relations, track project milestones, and ensure smooth contractual and billing execution for our large-scale data center projects in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong, positive relationships with enterprise clients, local government agencies, and utility suppliers.
• Coordinate client meetings, prepare progress updates, and bridge communication gaps between local clients and the Headquarters / technical teams.
• Monitor and track end-to-end project execution timelines to ensure key milestones are delivered efficiently.
• Coordinate with local sub-contractors (civil/MEP) and suppliers to collect quotations and analyze progress reports.
• Escalate potential project delays and operational risks to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Manage project contract execution, including milestone billings, invoice issuance, and payment follow-ups with both clients and sub-contractors.
• Support local compliance documentation, engineering license renewals, and equipment import clearance coordination.
• Handle ad-hoc commercial or administrative tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying (QS), Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical), or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, commercial executive roles, or project administration. Experience in Data Center, EPC, Construction, or MEP industries is a massive plus.
• Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and Mandarin (both written and spoken) is required, as the role requires daily liaison with local Malaysian stakeholders and the Headquarters.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and multitasking skills. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, legally aware (for contract reading), and a strong team player.