PROJECT MANAGER

INGENIIS ENTERPRISE; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

INGENIIS ENTERPRISE in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead civil engineering projects, focusing on budgeting, procurement, cost control, and cross-functional coordination for infrastructure, industrial, and construction sectors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, with 7+ years of experience, including 3+ years as Project Manager, and strong leadership and MS Projects skills in a fast-paced, multicultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience with a proven track record in delivering multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, particularly in infrastructure, industrial, and construction sectors.
• Experience in both Project Management and Quantity Surveying.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, budgeting, and cost control.
• Minimum 3 years as Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, site development, and project execution for civil works.
• Familiarity with material handling systems and foundation requirements for industrial facilities.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical aspects in civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of projects from options analysis to project execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop Scope Statement, Project Cost Estimate, and relevant project governance documents.
• Ensure compliance with project objectives, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop project scope and design, and manage changes.
• Develop mitigation or recovery plans for issues arising in any project.
• Attend and participate in meetings on site or in the office as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Projects

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

HSE knowledge

Multicultural environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the following

attributes and qualifications:

1. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering or related field.

2. Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of experience with a proven track record in delivering multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, particularly in infrastructure, industrial, and construction sectors.
• Experience in both Project Management and Quantity Surveying.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, budgeting, and cost control.
• Minimum 3 years as Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, site development, and project execution for civil works.
• Familiarity with material handling systems and foundation requirements for industrial facilities.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical aspects in civil engineering projects.

3. Skills and Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Projects)
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven understanding of HSE regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to work in fast pace and multicultural environment.
• Project Engineering, Procurement management, Construction Management, or Project Planning is a plus.

Key Focus Areas The Role Will Include:

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor all related to Department Engineering and Quantity Surveyor (Head of Technical Team)
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress report and directly reported to the Managing Director.
• To report and present the project progress to Managing Director once every two weeks.
• Track and monitor project progress to ensure alignment with the project plan and report to Managing Director.
• Work with the QS Department on matters related to project budgeting, claim submission, rationalization, build-up rates, and VO rates for all projects and report directly to the Managing Director.
• Ensure that the Site Supervisor provides daily site progress photos in the designated group for project admin record purposes and for updating the company profile.
• Identify delays, issues, and risks, and escape them to the site supervisor or manager.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all project activities.
• Lead, coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams including engineering consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
• Take ownership, drive the team, encourage new ideas within the project environment.
• Ensure team is focused on project outcome and goals by managing and resolving conflicts.
• Execute tasks and instructions assigned by the Managing Director.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by management.

1. Project Planning and Execution

• Lead end to end management of projects from options analysis to project execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop Scope Statement, Project Cost Estimate, and relevant project governance document in line with policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with project objective, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Able to collaborate with and manage several cross functional team members to develop project scope and design.
• Be agile and manage changes with an effective and productive manner.
• Collaborate with team members, cross functional teams, contractors, and consultants to develop accurate project schedules.
• Develop mitigation plan or recovery plan to any issue arise in every project.
• Attend and participate in every meeting on site or in the office if required.

Quantity Surveyor

1. Project Budgeting and Cost Management

• Manage to identify cost drivers and associated risks.
• Understand financial risk and be able to develop a financial continency plan.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyor and management for finalization of estimates.
• Be able to communicate cost estimates to stakeholders with detailed explanation.
• Manage and control project cost during execution of the project.

2. Procurement and Contract Management

• Work closely with the QS team to develop and negotiate various contracts.
• Collaborate with consultants to develop detailed tender packages.
• Drive equipment and vendor selection process.
• Timely procurement of equipment and services to meet project timeline.
• Manage contracts and effectively resolve disputes and claims.
• Manage equipment quality and expedition process.
• Promote low-cost country sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory safety standards and requirements.
• Work with site engineer to ensure project work is executed in a compliant manner.
• Manage, document and report safety incidents and near misses, including good catches.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environment (HSE) regulations.

Safety

1. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and safety standards and requirements.
• Work with site engineer, site team, and Quantity Surveyor to ensure project work is executed in a compliant manner.
• Manage, document and report safety incidents and near misses, including good catches
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environment (HSE) regulations.
• Manage to identify, assess, and manage project risk, including technical, financial and operational challenges.
• Manage to develop risk and opportunity matrix for the project to address potential issues.