Project Manager

Airswift; Miri; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a senior Project Manager for a leading EPCIC project in the Oil & Gas sector in Malaysia. The role requires a strong technical background, extensive EPCIC delivery experience, and proven leadership across planning, execution, and stakeholder communication to ensure safe, high-quality delivery on time.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage contract requirements, and promote a strong safety culture while engaging with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• 15+ years in Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience as Deputy Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• At least 5 years at management level.
• Proven track record in managing projects and strong PM capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned project to achieve safe, high-quality delivery within the agreed timeline.
• Review project contract requirements to understand scope, expectations and deliverables.
• Strategise and oversee project execution plans addressing key factors and risks.
• Manage stakeholders internally and externally with clear communications.
• Lead project meetings to monitor progress and discuss major highlights.
• Oversee resources to ensure availability throughout the lifecycle.
• Support and monitor project team performance and delivery standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture through initiatives and safe behaviours.
• Build relationships with departments and team leaders to support execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract management

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Project Manager Position Overview

This Project Manager opportunity is suited to a technically strong professional with deep experience in the Oil & Gas industry and a proven background leading EPCIC projects. The role offers the chance to take ownership of project delivery, providing leadership across planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and team performance. This Project Manager position will play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality delivery within agreed timelines. For candidates seeking a senior Project Manager role with broad project oversight and visible impact, this opportunity offers strong scope and responsibility.

Role Context

This role sits within the Oil & Gas sector and is focused on EPCIC contract delivery. The Project Manager will work across the full project cycle, coordinating project members and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The working environment requires close collaboration with functional heads, team leaders, clients, and wider project personnel to support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned project to achieve safe, high-quality delivery within the agreed timeline.
• Review project contract requirements to develop a clear understanding of scope, expectations, and deliverables.
• Strategise and oversee project execution plans, ensuring key success factors and project risks are addressed.
• Manage project stakeholders internally and externally, ensuring accurate and relevant project information is communicated effectively.
• Lead project meetings with internal teams and external parties to monitor progress and address major project highlights.
• Oversee project resources to ensure availability and adequacy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and monitor project team performance, providing leadership and assistance to maintain delivery standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by participating in safety initiatives and encouraging safe behaviours across the project team.
• Build effective working relationships with relevant departments and team leaders to support smooth project execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant engineering field from a recognised higher learning institution.
• Essential: Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Essential: Experience as a Deputy Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Essential: At least 5 years of experience at management level.
• Essential: Proven track record in managing previous projects and strong project management capability.
• Essential: Solid technical knowledge with practical project experience.
• Essential: Strong interpersonal, client management, internal communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Essential: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present, influence, and manage conflict effectively.
• Desirable: Completion of at least 2 EPCIC projects.

About the Company

This company operates within the energy sector and offers opportunities connected to major Oil & Gas project delivery. This Project Manager role is part of a technically demanding environment focused on complex engineering project execution.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique hiring needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift’s geographical reach and talent network are extensive.