Project Manager ( Construction)

GD Pavilion Sdn Bhd; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GD Pavilion Sdn Bhd is seeking a Project Manager (Construction) to lead and coordinate property development projects in Malaysia from pre-construction through handover. You will manage budgets, schedules, and quality while ensuring compliance with plans and regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, risk and stakeholder management, and the ability to work with internal teams, consultants, and authorities to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong planning, coordination, and budgeting abilities.
• Experience in contracts, approvals, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and handover of construction projects.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure compliance.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Budget management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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The Project Manager (Construction) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering construction projects for the company’s property developments from pre-construction through completion and handover. This role ensures that all projects are executed in compliance with approved plans, budgets, schedules, quality standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.

The Project Manager acts as the central point of coordination between internal teams, consultants, contractors, authorities, and stakeholders, providing strong project support, risk control, and performance management to ensure successful project outcomes.

Position Overview

The Project Manager (Construction) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering construction projects for the company’s property developments from pre-construction through completion and handover. This role ensures that all projects are executed in compliance with approved plans, budgets, schedules, quality standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.

The Project Manager acts as the central point of coordination between internal teams, consultants, contractors, authorities, and stakeholders, providing strong project support, risk control, and performance management to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Coordination

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of construction projects in line with company objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, work programs, timelines, and milestones.
• Coordinate design development, technical inputs, and construction sequencing with consultants and contractors.
• Ensure smooth integration between design, procurement, construction, and handover stages.

2. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs remain within approved budgets.
• Review progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Identify cost risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.

3. Contract & Consultant Management

• Manage consultants (architects, engineers, QS, M&E, and specialists) to ensure timely delivery of designs and approvals.
• Administer construction contracts in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Evaluate contractors’ performance, progress, and compliance.
• Handle variations, extensions of time (EOT), claims, and disputes professionally.

4. Site Supervision & Construction Management

• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and approved methods.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
• Ensure quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications.
• Resolve site issues, technical challenges, and coordination problems promptly.

5. Authority Liaison & Compliance

• Liaise with relevant authorities (local councils, BOMBA, TNB, water authorities, etc.) for approvals, inspections, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations, and development approvals.
• Monitor documentation and approvals required for CCC and project handover.

6. Quality, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Safety & Health regulations, site safety plans, and company policies.
• Identify project risks and implement preventive and corrective measures.
• Promote high standards of quality assurance and control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Address non-conformance issues and ensure timely rectification.

7. Project Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present regular project status reports to management.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including schedules, contracts, drawings, site records, and correspondence.
• Track KPIs related to cost, time, quality, and safety.
• Provide management with early warnings of potential delays or risks.

8. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the key communication link between management, consultants, contractors, and internal departments.
• Support internal departments such as sales, marketing, finance, and customer service with technical and project updates.
• Manage site teams, coordinators, and project support staff.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and performance excellence.

9. Handover & Defects Management

• Oversee project completion, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate defect inspections and ensure timely rectification during the Defects Liability Period (DLP).
• Support customer handover and post-completion issues.
• Ensure proper documentation for as-built drawings and operation manuals.

Project Support Responsibilities

• Provide strong project support to senior management in tracking multiple developments.
• Assist in feasibility reviews, construction strategies, and development timelines.
• Support procurement planning and contractor selection processes.
• Ensure alignment between development objectives and construction execution.
• Act as a problem-solver and facilitator across departments.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PE, MIEM, BEM registration) are an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in construction or property development.
• Proven track record managing property development projects from start to completion.
• Experience working with developers, main contractors, and consultants.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and local regulations.
• Proficient in project management tools and MS Office.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and scheduling.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to manage high-value property development projects.
• Career growth within a dynamic property development environment.
• Exposure to end-to-end development lifecycle.
• Collaborative and professional working culture.