Project Controls Manager

CoMade; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagles Engineers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Project Controls Manager to own planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting across a diverse construction project portfolio. You'll bridge project delivery and senior leadership, ensuring performance is tracked with precise data and transparent dashboards.

You will develop master schedules with Primavera P6 or MS Project, establish budgets and cost codes, support bids, and drive continuous improvement in project accounting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• Certification in project controls or related disciplines (e.g. PMI-SP, AACE) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation of new projects within the project management system.
• Develop and maintain master schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Establish and manage project budgets, cost codes, and financial tracking systems.
• Contribute to bid and tender processes with financial modelling and risk assessment.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage change control processes, including assessment of time and cost impacts.
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports to senior management.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track schedule, cost, and risk metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in project accounting systems and reporting tools.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Budgeting

Cost control

Risk management

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor degree in Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Eagles Engineers is a multidisciplinary design and engineering services provider, with dedicated specialist expertise across electrical, mechanical and instrumentation, along with project management. We operate extensively across Australia, across all industry sectors, with representation in international markets, supporting clients with their projects from concept, design & engineering across the full project lifecycle including operations and maintenance engineering support.

Our vision is to become the foremost project delivery partner recognised for best in industry solutions. Strong culture and core values are what set Eagles Engineers apart. We recognise and reward the people who represent those values, whether on site, with clients or in the local community. If you want to be part of a team that sees a project through from first drawing to handover, and that backs the people who make that happen, we would like to hear from you.

About this role

Are you a Project Controls Manager who wants to take ownership of planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting across a diverse construction project portfolio. You'll be the key link between project delivery and senior leadership ensuring performance is tracked with precision and decisions are backed by reliable data. It's a role with real influence: driving consistency, transparency, and efficiency across the business, and shaping how projects are controlled from the ground up.

• Oversee the creation of new projects within the project management system
• Develop and maintain master schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Establish and manage project budgets, cost codes, and financial tracking systems
• Contribute to bid and tender processes with financial modelling and risk assessment
• Identify project risks such as late design changes, access constraints, and regulatory delays and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage change control processes, including assessment of time and cost impacts
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports to senior management
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track schedule, cost, and risk metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in project accounting systems and reporting tools

How you can support CoMade

• Bachelor degree in Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
• Certification in project controls or related disciplines (e.g. PMI-SP, AACE certifications) is advantageous
• Min 6+ years years experience in project controls, or related roles within construction, engineering, or a similar industry
• Demonstrated skills in managing project schedules, cost control processes, budgets, and reports
• Strong ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Experience working with cross functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders like project managers, finance, and operations and leadership teams
• Be part of a growing business where your work directly impacts success
• Close-knit, collaborative team environment where your input is valued
• Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects
• Mentorship from experienced leaders in your field
• Competitive salary aligned with market demand and experience
• Flexible working arrangements

At CoMade, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

https://www.comade.com.au/