Project Manager (Advanced Manufacturing / Semiconductor)

Turner & Townsend; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks a Project Manager for construction and facility expansion projects in George Town, Malaysia. The successful candidate will oversee all phases from planning to execution while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With over 10 years of experience in project management, particularly in life sciences, you will lead cross-functional teams for successful project delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in project and construction management in high-tech environments.
• Professional certifications like PMP, CCM, or LEED are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles including scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or MEP Engineering, Architecture

Master’s degree in Project Management or MBA

Tools

P6

Microsoft Project

BIM360

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website:www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, budgets, and timelines for construction and facility expansion projects
• Oversee all phases of construction, including design coordination, permitting, contractor management, and ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. Manage vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance to ensure project success. Ability to prepare the tender documents, RFP for the scopes needed and related technical and commercial evaluation and recommendation.
• Develop and manage project budgets. Track expenditures and ensure projects are completed within financial constraints, including cost forecasting and change order management
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring all milestones are met and project timelines are adhered to
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and complies with regulatory and safety requirements. Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality. Able to review and update related documentation and guidelines where applicable & ensure the full execution and compliance to the company guidelines on Safety (EHSS) and Quality.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, including design issues, budget overruns, or contractor performance problems
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters, providing regular updates and detailed project reports to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure all construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards
• Promote and implement sustainable building practices, ensuring energy efficiency and environmental responsibility are considered in all construction projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or MEP Engineering, Architecture, or related field. A master’s degree in Project Management or MBA is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in project and construction management, ideally in life sciences, medical devices, or a high-tech environment
• Experience managing construction projects for Production Manufacturing Plant and Cleanroom facilities is a preference,or commercial, industrial, manufacturing and similar building.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or LEED accreditation are advantageous
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles, including project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Proficiency with construction project management software (e.g., P6, Microsoft Project, Aconex, BIM360, Procore, Bluebeam), including but not limited to RSMeans, CSI, and AutoCAD
• Experience managing complex construction projects, from design through completion
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage contractors, negotiate contracts, and work with cross-functional teams including the project Management team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering clear updates to executives and stakeholders
• Deep understanding of regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance related to construction
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us atwww.turnerandtownsend.com/

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property ofTurner & Townsend and arenot subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team,to submit candidates for review.