Project Manager

Axi Energy Group Ltd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Axi Energy Group Ltd is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle for oil & gas and energy ventures. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive safety, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the main liaison with clients and regulators to ensure successful handovers.

The role requires 10–15 years in relevant sectors and a proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 10–15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, LNG, Power, or Industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Manager position leading major projects.
• Experience managing FEED, EPC, EPCM, EPCC, greenfield, and brownfield projects.
• Experience with international operators, EPC contractors, or engineering consultancies.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Establish project objectives, execution strategies, and delivery plans aligned with client requirements.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive project teams toward successful achievement of milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, HSE, quality, and commissioning personnel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Develop and oversee project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource loading requirements.
• Monitor project progress against KPIs, review schedules, and approve recovery plans.
• Identify schedule slippages and implement corrective actions; ensure accurate budget reporting.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance; evaluate variations, claims, and change orders.
• Monitor procurement activities and supplier performance; support contract negotiations.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans; lead risk assessments and escalations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE regulations and quality requirements.
• Oversee construction and commissioning execution strategies; coordinate site activities.
• Provide regular project status reports to senior management and clients; conduct lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk assessment

Communication

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/related discipline

Master's Degree (advantage)

Job description

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as the primary focal point between clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.

This role requires strong leadership capabilities, commercial awareness, technical understanding, stakeholder management skills, and extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the overall execution of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Establish project objectives, execution strategies, and delivery plans aligned with client requirements.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive project teams toward successful achievement of milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, HSE, quality, and commissioning personnel.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct project review meetings, progress discussions, and management presentations.
• Ensure effective communication across all project functions and stakeholders.
• Manage customer expectations and ensure prompt resolution of project-related issues.

Project Planning & Controls

• Develop and oversee project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource loading requirements.
• Monitor project progress against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Review and approve project schedules and recovery plans where required.
• Identify schedule slippages and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Ensure cost forecasting and budget reporting are accurate and timely.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage project commercial performance and financial objectives.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Evaluate variations, claims, change orders, and contract amendments.
• Monitor procurement activities and supplier performance.
• Support negotiation of contracts and commercial agreements.
• Ensure proper management of project risks affecting cost and schedule.

Risk Management

• Identify project risks and opportunities throughout all project phases.
• Develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
• Lead risk assessments and periodic project risk reviews.
• Implement proactive measures to minimize project disruptions.
• Escalate critical risks to management and stakeholders when necessary.

HSE & Quality Management

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company policies.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to industry standards and quality requirements.
• Participate in safety reviews, audits, and lessons learned exercises.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.

Construction, Commissioning & Start-Up

• Oversee construction and commissioning execution strategies.
• Coordinate site activities to achieve project milestones safely and efficiently.
• Ensure successful completion of punch list, system completion, and handover activities.
• Support commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Facilitate final project handover and close-out documentation.

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Monitor project performance metrics and financial results.
• Prepare executive presentations and project reviews.
• Ensure proper project documentation and reporting standards are maintained.
• Conduct lessons learned workshops and project close-out reviews.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree is considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, LNG, Power, or Industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Manager position leading major projects.
• Proven experience managing FEED, EPC, EPCM, EPCC, greenfield, and brownfield projects.
• Experience working with international operators, EPC contractors, or engineering consultancies.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with project controls, planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.
• Knowledge of international codes, standards, and best practices.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Understanding of contract administration and commercial management principles.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2
• PMI-SP
• Certified Project Management Professional
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification (advantage)
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer status (advantage)

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic planning
• Commercial awareness
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Stakeholder management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Cost and schedule management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in complex project environments

Industry Exposure

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Offshore Oil & Gas Facilities
• Onshore Processing Plants
• LNG Facilities
• Petrochemical Complexes
• Refineries
• Pipelines
• FPSO Projects
• Renewable Energy Developments
• Power Generation Facilities
• Carbon Capture & Energy Transition Projects