Project Manager

Telford Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd & Telford Signature (M) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm in Johor Bahru seeks a project manager with 10-15 years of experience in the construction industry, particularly in Healthcare and Commercial Buildings. The role involves overseeing project schedules, budgets, and team coordination, as well as direct client interaction. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, be fluent in Chinese, English, and Bahasa Malaysia, and possess a degree in Civil/Building/Construction Management. The firm values a supportive work environment, offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Min 10 - 15 years relevant working experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Required spoken languages: Chinese, English, and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop project specific goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Guide the client and team through design implementation.
• Monitor site progress and manage onsite construction activities.
• Prepare RFPs for vendor and contractor services.
• Ensure compliance with contract and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil/Building/Construction Management

Formal qualification in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or Building

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Develop project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets and detailed assumptions

Build rapport with client representatives and ensure scope of project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria

Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the client, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation

Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions

Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff

Develop and maintain Project Schedule

Prepare various RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project

Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, leveling and award

Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path

Oversee vendor and project team members work to ensure compliance with contract and client expectations.

Conduct and document all weekly meetings

Coordinate activities of sub-contractors and relocation of technical functions Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors

Prepare/update project status reports, process purchase orders and invoices, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials

Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner

To assist Project Director in the overall management and operation of the project.

To lead project team, manage onsite construction activities including monitor site progress works, provide technical advice and problem solving on site

To plan, coordinate and monitor subcontractor’s activities at project site.

To ensure all works carried out are in accordance with the drawings, JKR specifications, construction plan, procedures, work instructions and etc.

To manage, monitor, control project operations and costing. Liaise closely with consultant, contract department and finance department to ensure the implementations is within the time-cost budget.

Identify any special technical requirements, additional and alternative procedures for the project

To report project progress to management from time to time. Analyze and resolve issues related to project cost, delay of work and etc.

Carry out work inspection to ensure compliance to the standard requirements.

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as so instructed by the superior.

Assist Superintendent and PM in arranging for and coordinate all requirements for mobilization

Work with the Project Manager to issue all subcontracts and purchase orders. Review all returned subcontracts and purchase orders to ensure they are complete and notify PM of any modifications. Maintain all Subcontracts and Purchase Orders and ensure all subcontracts and purchase order are returned completed and executed.

Responsible for preparing and tracking to ensure all requirements are met on projects. This includes ensuring that all subcontracts are awarded in accordance with the requirements of the project, ensuring that all requisite documents, including update forms, are received from vendors; such as ready mix concrete and dumpster services, are awarded pursuant to requirements; ensuring that requisite forms and reporting, are properly prepared and submitted

Work with PM to ensure coordination drawings are completed as required by the Contract documents and submitted timely to avoid delays/conflict with the work onsite.

Ensures the implementation of the ISO 9001requirements are effectively carried out.

Job Requirements

Min 10 - 15 years relevant working experience in construction industry dealing with Healthcare, Data Centre, Commercial Buildings.

Degree in Civil/Building/Construction Management qualification.

At least with more than 10 - 15 years in the construction industry& Able to demonstrate the ability to undertake the above responsibilities

Formal qualification or studying towards a qualification in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or Building

Excellent presentation skills & Able to work to tight deadlines

Required spoken in Chinese, English and Bahasa Malaysia

Candidate must possess own transport and willing to travel.

Team player with strong leadership, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

At Telford Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd & Telford Signature (M) Sdn Bhd, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career advancement, and a range of benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. We also encourage a healthy work-life balance and provide flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of our team.

About us

Telford Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd & Telford Signature (M) Sdn Bhd are leading providers of engineering and design services in Johor Bahru. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects that exceed our clients' expectations. Join our team and be part of something truly special.

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