Project Engineer (ICT / Cabling)

CBRE Asia Pacific; Kuala Kubu Bharu; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking a Project Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to provide advanced administrative support to the project management team. You will handle documentation, escalation for commitment, financial modeling, reconciliations, and reporting across the project lifecycle.

The role requires deep experience with data centers, enterprise IT facilities, and cabling infrastructure. You will collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet objectives, train junior staff, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience with cabling testing tools such as Fluke or OTDR testers.
• Experience in data centers or enterprise IT facilities.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Familiarity with standards for cabling such as TIA/EIA or ISO/IEC.

Responsibilities

• Manage project administrative practices and policies.
• Create and maintain project policies within the operations manual.
• Audit, solicit, and report on key performance indicators.
• Schedule internal and external training on software applications.
• Oversee team close-out procedures.
• Prepare complex client reports as required.
• Train and guide junior team members on policies and administration.
• Explain complex information clearly in straightforward terms.

Skills

Network cabling deployment

Data center experience

Vendor coordination

Site inspections

Tools

Fluke OTDR testers

Job description

• Job ID: 295634
• Posted: 10-Sep-2026
• Service line: GWS Segment
• Role type: Full-time
• Areas of Interest: Data Centers, Project Management
• Location(s): Kuala Lumpur - Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, Shah Alam - Selangor - Malaysia

About The Role

As a Project Engineer, you be responsible for providing advanced administrative support to the project management team. This includes documentation preparation, escalation for commitment, financial modeling, financial reconciliations, and reporting. This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the implementation of and monitor adherence to project administrative practices and policies.
• Create and maintain project policies and directives within the project operations manual.
• Troubleshoot and resolve internal and external customer inquiries concerning performance reports and project tracking system data. Audit, solicit, and report on key performance indicators.
• Schedule internal and external customer training on software applications.
• Oversee team close-out procedures.
• Prepare complex and special client reports as required.
• Train and provide guidance to new and junior team members on policies and administration.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need

• Strong background in managing the deployment of network cabling infrastructure, including fiber optic, copper cabling, point-to-point connections, and structured cabling systems.
• Experience working in data centers, enterprise IT facilities, or telecommunications environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Familiarity with standards and best practices for cabling infrastructure, such as TIA/EIA or ISO/IEC standards.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of network cabling deployment processes, including routing, cable dressing, labelling, patching, and pathway creation (e.g., cable trays, conduits).
• Project Oversight: Ability to supervise installations, evaluate progress, and address quality and compliance issues on-site.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Experience coordinating with external vendors to ensure project timelines and budgets are met, while maintaining clear communication with internal stakeholders.
• Inspection and Reporting: Skilled in performing detailed site inspections and compiling concise reports on findings, progress, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience with cabling testing tools such as Fluke or OTDR testers.

Service line:

GWS Segment