Project Manager (Advanced Manufacturing) - Johor

Turner & Townsend; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia seeks a Project Manager for Project Planning & Execution to drive project success in Advanced Manufacturing/Industrial construction. You will develop detailed plans, monitor finances, manages change control, and lead collaborative teams across stakeholders.

The role requires strong English, a degree in construction/project management, and at least five years of relevant experience in fast-paced environments. This position is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Proven experience leading small to medium-sized construction projects of low to medium complexity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Define and support achievement of project success criteria including time, cost, quality, and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project finances and ensure alignment with budgetary targets with the project quantity surveyor team.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams and ensure effective communication across stakeholders.
• Maintain effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Prepare formal project progress reports and other documentation.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and escalate to senior management.
• Capture key learnings and project data in internal knowledge systems.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Quality & safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Project Management

Job description

Project Manager – Project Planning & Execution

Responsibilities include:

Project Planning & Execution

• Define and support the achievement of project success criteria including time, cost, quality, and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project finances and ensure alignment with budgetary targets with the project quantity surveyor team.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Manage the flow of project information through meetings and written communications.

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Prepare formal project progress reports and other documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, health, and environmental standards.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and consultants throughout all project stages.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and escalates to senior management.
• Ensure key learnings and project data are captured in internal knowledge systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Proven experience leading small to medium-sized construction projects of low to medium complexity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; fluency in English required.

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.