Project Controller (Construction)

NCL ENERGY SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector firm in Malaysia is looking for a Project Controller to oversee financial performance of various projects including Data Centers. The role involves budget management, cost tracking, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. Candidates should have 2–5 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering or related fields, and strong analytical skills. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping energy solutions for the future.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in cost control/project control in construction.
• Strong knowledge of project costing and budgeting.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report project financials and schedules.
• Develop and update project budgets and forecasts.
• Verify and validate subcontractor claims and invoices.

Skills

Project costing

Budget control

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil)

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Malaysia
Department: Project Management / Operations
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Job Summary

The Project Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project financials, schedules, resources, and progress across Data Center, M&E, and Solar construction projects. This role works closely with the Project Manager, Procurement, Planning, and Site Teams to ensure projects stay within budget, timeline, and compliance requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Cost Control & Budgeting

• Develop, monitor, and update project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost plans.
• Track actual cost vs. budget, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Responsible on revenue recognition according to Cost to Cost Revenue recognition method.
• Verify and validate subcontractor claims, VO, progress claims, and invoices.
• Work closely with site team on monthly vendor progress claim.
• Work with Project team on cost verification, material reconciliation, and budget adjustments.

B. Project Scheduling & Progress Tracking

• Review project schedules from Planning team and track weekly/monthly progress.
• Prepare progress reports, S-curve, manpower histogram, and productivity tracking.
• Highlight delays, risk areas, and propose mitigation plans.

C. Project Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain project documentation including budget sheet, cost trackers, approval logs, PO/PR status, and monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, client requirements, and internal SOPs.
• Support the PM/PD in client reporting, meeting minutes, and submissions.
• Identify cost, schedule, and resource risks; propose early mitigation strategies.
• Perform monthly cost-to-complete forecasting and project health assessments.
• Support management in decision‑making with accurate data analysis.

E. Coordination & Stakeholder Communication

• Liaise with Project Director/ Project Manager, Procurement, Finance, HR and HQ for project and cost-related issues.
• Prepare monthly dashboard reports for management and client presentation.
• Support internal audits and financial reviews.
• Support project administrationmatters.

3. Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil), Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or related fields.

Experience

• 2–5 years experience in cost control / project control in construction, preferably: Data Center projects.
• Strong knowledge of project costing, budget control, and financial forecasting.
• Proficient in Excel, MS Project / Primavera (advantage), PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, BOQ, claims, and procurement flow.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Personality Traits

• Detail‑oriented & analytical mindset.
• Proactive, structured, and good follow‑up skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Good teamwork with PM, QS, and site teams.
• Accurate monthly cost reporting (variance < ±5%).
• Timely progress reporting (weekly & monthly).
• Cost forecasting accuracy and risk flagging.
• Documentation compliance with ISO & SOP requirements.
• Support PM in ensuring the project remains within timeline and budget.

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We are a well established Electric Induction Motor company specializing in the manufacturing & marketing of TECO brand motor. TECO products have firmly established itself as a leader in the field of Electric & Machinery in the Asian region for over 40 years. We are also an Internet Data Center Contractor and some of our major customers are Google, Amazon & Microsoft. If you have the expertise and ambition to lead high-impact engineering projects, join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and industrial solutions.