Project Management Engineer

SIBS; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Penang is seeking a Project Manager to oversee customer projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 1–5 years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction. Responsibilities include managing timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project adherence to budgets. Proficiency in MS Project and Excel is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in project management or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Willingness to take ownership and accountability for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project checklists and actions throughout project lifecycle.
• Break down requirements into actionable tasks.
• Monitor project progress across departments.
• Coordinate with teams in design, procurement, and logistics.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Identify problems and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Track and manage project checklists and required actions across the full lifecycle of customer projects
• Break down project requirements into sub-projects and actionable tasks
• Monitor progress, dependencies, risks, and issues across multiple departments
• Coordinate closely with internal teams including design, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, delivery, and shipping
• Ensure adherence to overall project timelines, budgets, resource plans, and internal processes
• Participate actively in weekly and monthly project review meetings
• Identify problems, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities, and report findings to the Chief Projects Officer
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and execution standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or a similar environment
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Structured and process-oriented mindset, with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams at different levels of the organization
• Proficiency in common project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, or similar planning tools)
• Willingness to take ownership and accountability for outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to construction, modular building, manufacturing, or large-scale industrial projects
• Familiarity with project scheduling, resource planning, or risk management
• Experience working in a matrix or cross-functional organization