Project Manager

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

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is representing a premier subcontractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead full-scale structural steel projects in Malaysia, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and data centers. You will plan, program, and schedule work, aligning resources to time, budget, and safety targets.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will oversee site operations, coordinate with main contractors, CS, and M&E teams, manage costs and procurement, and mentor engineers to

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of hands-on project management experience within construction.
• Strong experience in structural steel works across industrial plants, high-rise/commercial buildings, or data center projects.
• Knowledge of PAM, CIDB, and FIDIC contract forms.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6 and standard engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from planning to delivery for steel projects.
• Oversee site operations, coordinate with main contractors and M&E teams.
• Manage costs, budgets, and procurement to meet baselines.
• Represent the company in progress meetings with clients and authorities.
• Ensure QA/QC and safety compliance, promoting zero-accident culture.
• Mentor project engineers and site supervisors for high performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Safety compliance

MS Project/Primavera

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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.