Project Manager

VHR Consultancy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Consultancy represents a premier subcontractor delivering complex structural steel projects across Malaysia. We seek an experienced Project Manager to lead full-scale execution—from planning and resource optimization to client management and delivery—across industrial, commercial, and data center sectors.

The role offers leadership of engineers and site teams, with responsibility for project strategy, budget control, procurement alignment, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of hands-on project management experience in construction.
• Deep understanding of PAM, CIDB, FIDIC contracts and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools like MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Decisive problem solver with excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from inception to completion across industrial facilities, commercial buildings and data center developments; develop work programs and schedules to hit time, budget and safety targets.
• Oversee daily site operations for structural steel fabrication and erection; coordinate with main contractors, civil, structural and M&E teams.
• Drive cost control, cash flow monitoring, cost forecasting and procurement alignment with budgets.
• Represent the company in progress and technical meetings with clients, contractors and authorities to foster partnerships.
• Enforce QA/QC protocols and DOSH compliance, maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Mentor project engineers and site supervisors to sustain high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We are currently representing a premier specialist subcontractor recognized for delivering complex structural steel engineering projects across Malaysia. On their behalf, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead full-scale project execution—from planning and resource optimization to client management and final delivery—across diverse sectors including industrial developments, commercial buildings, and high-spec data center assignments. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to direct high-profile, mission-critical construction projects while fostering professional growth within an agile, technical team environment.

Annual Compensation: Up to RM 180,000 PA (commensurate with experience)

Location: Selangor

Reporting Line: Project Director / Managing Director

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Strategy: Lead structural steel project execution from inception to completion across industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and mission-critical data center developments—developing robust work programs, method statements, and site schedules to hit time, budget, and safety targets.
• Structural & Operational Leadership: Oversee daily site operations for structural steel fabrication and erection; resolve technical, contractual, and operational challenges while coordinating seamlessly with main contractors, civil, structural, and M&E teams.
• Cost & Budget Management: Drive financial control, monitor cash flow, perform cost forecasting, and ensure strategic procurement aligns with budget baselines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company in key progress and technical site meetings with clients, main contractors, consultants, and local authorities to build strong, collaborative partnerships.
• Quality Assurance & Safety Standards: Enforce stringent QA/QC protocols and risk assessment procedures to maintain DOSH and local authority compliance while driving a zero-compromise safety culture.
• Team Empowerment: Mentor and lead project engineers, site supervisors, and technical teams to cultivate high performance and continuous professional development.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field.
• Experience: 8–12 years of hands-on project management experience within construction, with a strong focus on structural steel works across industrial plants, high-rise/commercial buildings, or data center projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of local standard contract forms (PAM, CIDB, FIDIC) and regulatory standards.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera P6) and standard engineering tools.
• Leadership Traits: Decisive problem solver with exceptional communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.