Project Manager - Construction

ENS Group; Tasek Gelugor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ENS Group in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple property development and construction projects from planning to handover. You will ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, quality and safety requirements, with a strong emphasis on hill-site works.

The role requires coordinating architects, engineers, contractors and internal teams, overseeing earthworks, drainage and slope stabilisation, and delivering concise progress reports while maintaining CCC readiness.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years managing projects independently.
• Proven hill-site or sloping-terrain project delivery experience with earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and drainage.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across projects.
• Strong planning, cost control, negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Able to read drawings, assess site issues and propose improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Willing to travel between sites regularly.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, construction progress and delivery across all assigned projects.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and internal teams for timely decisions.
• Oversee hill-site works including earthworks, slope stabilization, retaining walls, drainage and erosion control.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays and drive corrective actions.
• Review contractor work programmes, progress claims and variations with consultants.
• Coordinate authority submissions, approvals and external infrastructure works.
• Chair site and consultant meetings and maintain action lists.
• Provide concise management reports covering progress, costs, risks and recovery plans.
• Coordinate safety compliance with contractors and safety personnel.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, CCC coordination, handover and defect rectification.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget & cost control

Contractor management

Stakeholder coordination

Reading drawings

MS Project

Excel

Hill-site experience

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Role

Manage multiple property development and construction projects from planning through completion and handover. Ensure projects meet agreed timelines, budgets, quality and safety requirements. Strong hands-on experience with hill-site projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, construction progress and delivery across all assigned projects.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and internal teams, ensuring clear responsibilities and timely decisions.
• Oversee hill-site works, including earthworks, slope stabilisation, retaining walls, drainage, erosion control and coordination of geotechnical requirements.
• Monitor site progress and quality, identify delays and construction issues early, and drive corrective action.
• Review contractor work programmes, progress claims, variations and extension-of-time submissions with the relevant consultants.
• Coordinate authority submissions, approvals, utility connections and external infrastructure works.
• Chair site and consultant meetings, maintain action lists and follow through on outstanding matters.
• Provide concise management reports covering progress, costs, risks, decisions required and recovery plans.
• Coordinate safety compliance with contractors and the appointed safety personnel.
• Manage testing, commissioning, CCC coordination, handover and defect rectification.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building or a related discipline.
• Preferably 8-12 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years managing projects independently.
• Proven experience delivering hill-site or sloping-terrain projects, with practical knowledge of earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and drainage.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Good understanding of Malaysian construction practices, contracts, authority processes and CCC requirements.
• Able to read drawings, assess site issues and challenge proposed solutions constructively.
• Strong planning, cost control, negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Proficient in project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Willing to travel between sites and attend regularly.
• Accountable, decisive and able to resolve issues independently while escalating material risks promptly.