Project / Construction Manager (Industrial background)

Zig Zag Builders; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project/Construction Manager with at least 8 years of site experience. The role involves planning and monitoring projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, and effective budget management. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field and skills in project management, critical thinking, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will ensure quality and safety standards while managing relationships with contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of site experience.
• Candidates with Construction Manager background are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor projects to meet customer requirements.
• Determine resources needed from start to finish, considering budget constraints.
• Develop risk assessments to minimize operation risks affecting project delivery.
• Conduct site meetings with teams and contractors to ensure project progress.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

In-depth understanding of renovation procedures and materials

Statistical analysis

Organizing and time management

Collaboration and teamwork

Ability to motivate a workforce

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural or related field

Job description

Project / Construction Manager (Industrial background)

Plan, execute and monitor projects and ensure customers and all interested parties’ requirements are met.

Determine resources needed (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.

Develop risk assessments for projects to prevent/ minimize operation risks that could affect the project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Track changes to the design and/ or renovation works and adjusting work schedule accordingly.

Monitor manpower and work progress at project site to ensure work is done according to construction drawings and work schedule; ensure quality and work safety requirements are met.

Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.

Preparation and submission of relevant project documents required by authorities/ customers.

Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies.

Conduct site meeting with internal team and contractors to follow-up on project/ work progress; demand necessary action required to ensure project deadlines and requirements are met.

Conduct handover quality control inspection at planned intervals and prepare inspection report; ensure defects/ nonconformance identified are rectified.

Prepare weekly progress report (not applicable for retail works).

Customer Relationship Management:

Collaborate with consultants, engineers, architects etc. to ensure the specifications of the project are met.

Attend project site meetings with consultants, engineers, architects etc. and report project/ work progress; responsible for action required to ensure project deadlines and requirements are met.

Carry out immediate correction on customer complaints, investigate root cause and implement corrective action to prevent recurrence of the issue.

Supplier and Contractor Relationship Management:

Hire contractors and other contract workers and allocate responsibilities.

Monitor and verify supplier and contractor work done.

Feedback/ raise complaint to Commercial Manager when nonconformance/ issues arise.

Performance Management:

Monitor subordinates’ work performance through monitoring, mentoring and providing guidance and support.

Prepare and submit performance management reports to Managing Director.

Identify areas of improvement based on the performance management report.

Quality Management System:

Ensure effective implementation of company policy and departmental standard operating procedures.

Support other internal customers in operations to ensure products and services meet customer and other interested parties’ requirements.

Ensure proper document and record keeping in Project department.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural or related field

Experience

At least 8 years of site experience

Skill

Project management.

Communication.

Critical thinking.

In-depth understanding of renovation procedures and materials.

Statistical analysis.

Organizing and time management.

Collaboration and team work.

Ability to motivate a workforce.

Note: Candidates with Construction Manager background are welcome to apply.