Project Director (Construction)

Executive Recruiters; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing project execution at sites while ensuring compliance to quality management standards. The role involves planning, controlling, and monitoring project activities, managing subcontractor efficiency, and preparing progress reports. The ideal candidate should foster team development and ensure a safe work environment while adhering to company policies and standards. Competitive salary offered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control daily works at project sites to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and quality management standards.
• Lead the implementation of the quality management system.
• Accountable for cost control and project effectiveness.
• Promote risk-based thinking and corrective measures.
• Prepare reports on physical and financial progress for management.
• Manage subcontractors to enhance resource utilization.
• Ensure all machinery and structures comply with legal requirements.
• Develop and train management staff.
• Foster a positive working environment while adhering to company policies.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and control daily works at the project sites and project teams to the successful completion of project according to the quality standard and on time delivery.
• Take ultimate responsibility for complying and implementing all policies, activities, procedures, instructions, documents control and other requirements as relevant required by the legal and QESH management system.
• Provide and demonstrate the leadership and commitment for the overall implementation of the quality management system.
• Accountable for the effectiveness of the quality management system and cost control in the projects, and achieve the intended target.
• Promote use of process approach and risk-based thinking in the project, investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Responsible for on-time preparation of master program, all works / project operations carried out are in accordance to the drawings, specifications, construction plan, procedures, work instructions etc. and adhere to document control procedures
• Work with contract administrator to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor subcontractor’s activities at project sites to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of utilization of resources.
• Responsible to formulate and prepare reports of the result of physical progress, financial progress and scheduling to the top management on weekly / monthly basis.
• Lead and ensure all machinery and temporary structure comply with legal requirements.
• Promote customer focus and improvement in the project including proposing alternative design if necessary.
• Ensure inspections and tests are carried out as per Inspection and Test Plans.
• Submit sample materials and calibration certificates to relevant consultants for approval.
• Responsible for quality and material waste control. Ensure that all workers and subcontractors adhere to good house-keeping and implement quality best practices and 5 “S” system at site. Look over QMS & SMS & EMS implementation (Integrated Safety & Quality Management Systems).
• Chair domestic, site safety, health and environmental committee, sub-contractor meetings etc.
• Liaison with authorities, clients, all consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Develop and train next level of management staff for overall skill of management.
• Organize, supervise and give evaluation to all down line supervisory staff; provide guidance and identify training and improvement plan.
• To check through and monitor the PQP and method statement and any other alternative proposal preparation and submission with QA/QC and other teams.
• Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To add value to an organization by challenging the effectiveness of established procedures. Identify outdated practices and continual improvement processes for the organization.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities which the immediate superior or the company may assign from time to time.