PROJECT COORDINATOR

Amalan Setar (M); Rawang; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Malaysia is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the execution and delivery of residential development projects. The successful candidate must have at least 8 years of relevant experience and strong skills in project coordination, compliance, and communication. Responsibilities include managing daily activities, monitoring project timelines, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role also involves overseeing high-rise and landed residential projects throughout the entire project cycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction, with at least 4 years handling full project cycle.
• Experience in high-rise and landed residential projects is mandatory.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily construction activities and ensure compliance with approved specifications and standards.
• Monitor progress against project schedule and follow up with contractors to meet timelines.
• Assist in stage claims and ensure updates are reported to HQ.

Skills

Hands-on site coordination

Technical knowledge

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Good coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Project Coordinator (Construction) to support the execution and delivery of residential development projects in the Klang Valley. The role requires hands-on site coordination, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills to ensure smooth project progress and compliance with standards. The successful candidate must have experience in both high-rise and landed residential projects, with the ability to follow through the full project cycle from start to handover.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Project Coordinator (Construction) to support the execution and delivery of residential development projects in the Klang Valley. The role requires hands-on site coordination, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills to ensure smooth project progress and compliance with standards. The successful candidate must have experience in both high-rise and landed residential projects, with the ability to follow through the full project cycle from start to handover.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction, with at least 4 years handling full project cycle.
• Experience in high-rise and landed residential projects (mandatory).
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, standards, and safety compliance.
• Familiar with local authority regulations, CCC process, and construction approvals.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good coordination, leadership, and interpersonal skills to liaise with contractors, consultants, authorities, and internal departments.
• Willing to work half-day Saturdays and available during weekends when required.

Job Description

Construction Stage

• Coordinate daily construction activities and ensure compliance with approved specifications and standards.
• Monitor progress against project schedule and follow up with contractors to meet timelines.
• Assist in stage claims and ensure updates are reported to HQ.
• Review and check drawings, specifications, and method statements for compliance.
• Highlight discrepancies and coordinate with consultants for resolution.
• Ensure mock-ups are prepared for quality confirmation.
• Support site management of IOWs and contractors.
• Monitor safety compliance and assist in quality audits.
• Conduct site briefings and updates to IOWs on progress and quality issues.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning before Vacant Possession (VP).
• Assist QS Department with contractual issues and progress claims.
• Coordinate infrastructure works to meet authority requirements.
• Attend site meetings, inspections, and testing with consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Evaluate and report on contractor and supplier performance.
• Prepare and submit site reports to superiors.

Defect Liability Period (DLP) Stage

• Coordinate smooth handover during VP.
• Monitor and follow up with contractors on defect complaints.
• Liaise with Customer Service Department regarding purchaser defect issues.
• Assist in resolving defect disputes with purchasers.
• Provide daily reporting on defect progress.
• Review defect data to support improvement of construction quality in future projects.