Project Manager & Construction Manager - Main Con

AGENSI PEKERJAAN MVC RESOURCES SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in the construction industry, a degree in Civil Engineering, and strong project management skills. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and English is preferred. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project completions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in senior roles preferred.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage assigned projects to ensure smooth progress.
• Define project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Leadership

Communication skills (Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, English)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate Diploma or Professional Qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Oversee and manage assigned projects, ensuring smooth progress of all site activities and technical works.
• Define and establish the project scope, budget, timeline, and required quality standards.
• Review and reconcile discrepancies between tender documents and actual site conditions.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout project delivery.
• Estimate risk and change budgets; communicate cost or schedule impacts of changes to senior management.
• Lead stakeholder (client, consultant, internal teams) communication, especially on managing and resolving on‑site discrepancies and resulting project changes.
• Monitor and control project changes, recommending corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Drive on‑time project completion, ensuring deliverables meet client needs, quality standards, business goals, and design guidelines within budget.
• Manage project handovers, ensuring all scopes are completed, deliverables finalized, and documentation signed off by authorized stakeholders.
• Provide clear leadership to project teams; represent the company in key client and project meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Ensure project profitability by monitoring progress, controlling costs, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Manage site materials efficiently, including planning, tracking, and optimizing material usage.

Requirements

• Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Professional qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent project management, time management, and leadership abilities.
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and English; Mandarin‑speaking candidates preferred for effective HQ communication.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry (senior roles for experienced candidates)