Project Development/Tender (Assistant Manager/Manager)

PMX Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PMX Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager to lead project development and tender activities for data centre projects. You will engage customers, prepare proposals, and drive commercial negotiations to secure new work.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, review costing and risk, and ensure compliance with tender requirements while supporting the company’s growth in Malaysia’s data centre industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business Administration).
• 5–10 years of tender management, project development or commercial experience in construction, engineering or data centre sectors.
• Strong understanding of tender processes, costing, budgeting, contract management and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development and tender activities from engagement to award.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop competitive proposals and meet customer requirements.
• Review specifications, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and ensure timely tender submissions.

Skills

Tender management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Written and spoken English

Bahasa Malaysia

Data centre knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Project Development/Tender (Assistant Manager/Manager)

Manage project development and tender activities, including customer engagement, tender submissions, project costing and commercial negotiations, to secure new projects.

Coordinate with internal teams to develop competitive proposals that meet customer requirements and support the company’s growth in the data centre industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Relationship & Business Development

Manage customer relationships from initial engagement and tender enquiries through to project award and handover.

Prepare and review company profiles, client presentations and proposal materials to support business development.

Monitor market trends, competitor activities and industry developments to identify potential project opportunities.

Review customer specifications, tender requirements and project scope to develop suitable tender strategies.

Coordinate with design, engineering, commercial, procurement and project teams to prepare technical and commercial proposals.

Oversee tender documentation, clarifications and submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with deadlines.

Track tender opportunities, submission progress and outcomes, and provide management with regular updates.

Costing & Commercial Review

Review project costing, budgets and pricing assumptions to ensure competitive proposals while protecting project profitability.

Assess contractual terms and commercial risks, recommend mitigation measures and support negotiations within approved authority.

Process Improvement & ISO

Drive improvements in tender processes, documentation and controls.

Support compliance with relevant ISO requirements.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.

5-10 years of experience in tender management, project development or commercial functions within the construction, engineering or data centre industry.

Good understanding of tender processes, project costing, budgeting, contract management and commercial risk assessment.

Experience in MEP or data centre projects would be an added advantage.

Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Ability to manage multiple tender submissions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams in a multicultural environment.

PMX Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a leading data centre solutions provider specialising in Design, Build and Operations solutions. With a strong track record in delivering mission-critical infrastructure, we successfully delivered Malaysia's first two hyperscale data centres with a combined capacity of 93MW.

Today, PMX continues to expand its capabilities through the development of three additional data centres with a total IT capacity of 115MW for global hyperscalers and colocation providers.

Driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and operational expertise, we are committed to building the future of Malaysia's digital infrastructure.

PMX Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a leading data centre solutions provider specialising in Design, Build and Operations solutions. With a strong track record in delivering mission-critical infrastructure, we successfully delivered Malaysia's first two hyperscale data centres with a combined capacity of 93MW.

Today, PMX continues to expand its capabilities through the development of three additional data centres with a total IT capacity of 115MW for global hyperscalers and colocation providers.

Driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and operational expertise, we are committed to building the future of Malaysia's digital infrastructure.