Project Manager – Cleanroom & M&E, Shah Alam

Hunters International; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 84,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Job summary

Hunters International in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is hiring an experienced Project Manager for Cleanroom & M&E. You will lead end-to-end design, construction and validation, coordinating engineers, vendors and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will oversee procurement, schedule management and compliance with local standards, while ensuring high quality and safety on site. Fluency in Mandarin and strong MS Office/AutoCAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Construction Management, or related.
• 8–10 years of relevant working experience in cleanroom and MEP industry.
• Strong practical expertise in at least one engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience delivering cleanroom and M&E installation projects.
• Candidates with cleanroom design experience have an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom construction, MEP systems and project commissioning.
• PMP, CIDB Green Card and/or Certified Construction Project Manager qualifications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Excellent command of spoken and written Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cleanroom design, construction, MEP and architectural works from contract award through handover.
• Manage MEP systems including HVAC/AHU, filtration, piping and related cleanroom infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules, WBS and critical-path milestones.
• Monitor progress to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Manage profitability, cash flow, variations and overall budget allocation.
• Lead project engineers, site supervisors and MEP subcontractors.
• Oversee procurement strategies for long-lead equipment (AHUs, CW plant, HEPA/ULPA, panels, BMS).
• Coordinate tendering, evaluation, appointment and performance of subcontractors.
• Drive cleanroom qualification and validation activities (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ensure compliance with standards and Malaysian regulations; oversee TAB docs.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in HVAC Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

PMP

CIDB Green Card

Certified Construction Project Manager

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're Hiring: Project Manager – Cleanroom & M&E!

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead our Cleanroom & Mechanical & Electrical projects in Shah Alam. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, technical expertise, and proven leadership skills to ensure successful delivery of high-quality projects within scope, time, and budget.

Location: Shah Alam, Malaysia
Work Mode: Work from Office
Role: Project Manager – Cleanroom & M&E

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of cleanroom design, construction, MEP and architectural works from contract award through final handover.
• Manage MEP systems including HVAC/AHU, filtration, piping and related cleanroom infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules, work breakdown structures and critical-path milestones.
• Monitor project progress and ensure delivery within agreed scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Manage project profitability, cash flow, progressive claims, variations and overall budget allocation.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, EPC consultants, main contractors and internal management.
• Lead project kick-off meetings, weekly site progress reviews, management briefings and formal project reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Negotiate project variations, scope changes and contractual claims with clients and subcontractors.
• Proactively manage project issues and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Vendor, Procurement & Site Management

• Lead and coordinate project engineers, site supervisors and MEP subcontractors.
• Ensure daily project milestones, quality standards and site safety requirements are achieved.
• Oversee procurement strategies for critical and long-lead cleanroom equipment, including:
  • Air Handling Units (AHUs)
  • Chilled Water Plant
  • HEPA/ULPA filtration units
  • Sandwich panels
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Manage subcontractor tendering, evaluation, appointment and performance.
• Coordinate procurement and project resources to minimise potential schedule delays.

Compliance, Validation & Handover

• Drive cleanroom qualification and validation activities, including:
  • Design Qualification (DQ)
  • Installation Qualification (IQ)
  • Operational Qualification (OQ)
  • Performance Qualification (PQ)
• Ensure compliance with applicable cleanroom standards and Malaysian statutory requirements.
• Oversee testing and balancing (TAB) documentation and reports.
• Manage Validation Master Plans (VMP), as-built documentation and other project close-out requirements.
• Coordinate operational training and final handover to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of relevant working experience within the cleanroom and M&E industry.
• Strong practical expertise in at least one relevant engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience implementing and delivering cleanroom and M&E installation projects is mandatory.
• Candidates with cleanroom design experience will have an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom construction, MEP systems and project commissioning.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), CIDB Green Card and/or Certified Construction Project Manager qualification is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Excellent command in spoken and written Mandarin

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary:RM7,500 - RM12,000

Benefits include:

• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS