Project Director

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Malaysia is looking for an experienced Project Director to manage large-scale, mission-critical facility projects. This position involves overseeing all phases of construction, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a related field and possess over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with a strong leadership background. Join us to drive impactful construction initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction with significant mission-critical facilities.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Project Director or equivalent).
• Proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams for construction projects.
• Oversee all project phases from preconstruction to handover.
• Ensure safety, quality, and operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Reporting to the CEO and the Steering Committee, the Project Director is responsible for the executive leadership and delivery of large-scale, mission‑critical facility projects. This role oversees all phases of the construction project, from preconstruction and procurement through commissioning and handover, ensuring schedule certainty, cost control, safety, quality, and operational readiness. The Project Director leads multi‑disciplinary teams and serves as the primary executive interface with clients, designers, vendors, and internal leadership team.

Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Provide overall leadership for hyperscale mission‑critical facility construction project
• Establish project execution plans aligned with uptime, redundancy, and commissioning requirements
• Lead and mentor the Project Management Team to ensure adherence to project schedules and objectives
• Drive a culture of safety, precision, accountability, and zero‑defect delivery

Project & Technical Oversight

• Oversee construction of mission‑critical systems MEP, HVAC and UPS and fire protection systems
• Manage project risk to avoid delays or reputational damage
• Ensure adherence to all building codes, regulations and proactively manage risk and variances
• Identify resource and equipment requirements
• Manage and track progress of delivery and integration schedule for critical equipment and vendor coordination
• Oversee budgeting, cost forecasting, cash flow, and risk contingencies
• Coordinate and monitor progress among various subcontractors
• Review and approve major subcontractor buyouts, change orders, and claims
• Present management reports pertaining to progress of projects, personnel performance, problems encountered, and issue resolution
• Ensure accurate monthly reporting and executive‑level forecasts

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the senior point of contact for owners, developers, and operators
• Coordinate closely with commissioning agents, AHJs, and utility providers
• Build long‑term client relationships to support repeat and programmatic work

Preconstruction & Procurement

• Support early design, constructability reviews, and value engineering
• Lead procurement strategies for long‑lead MEP and mission‑critical equipment
• Assist in contract negotiations and risk assessment
• Support pursuits, proposals, and client interviews

Commissioning, Quality & Safety

• Oversee integrated commissioning processes
• Ensure systems performance, redundancy validation, and operational readiness
• Champion safety culture, ensure compliance to all building codes and site‑specific safety programs
• Enforce rigorous QA/QC and documentation standards
• Enforce OSHA compliance and site‑specific safety programs

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 15+ years in construction with significant mission‑critical facilities
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Project Director, Project Executive, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in managing large‑scale, technically complex construction projects
• Deep understanding of mission‑critical MEP systems
• Expertise in commissioning and integrated systems testing
• Proven leadership, project management and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive work attitude with strong commitment to quality, safety, project budgeting and delivery