PROJECT MANAGER - FIRE PROTECTION & M&E ENGINEERING

Private Advertiser; Kinarut; Presencial; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Private Advertiser is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead fire protection and M&E engineering projects across Sabah. You will plan, execute, test, and hand over projects on schedule and within budget while ensuring compliance with technical and safety requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in project leadership, budgeting, procurement, and coordination with clients and authorities.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in construction, M&E engineering, fire protection systems, or related projects.
• Minimum 2 years in a project management or leadership role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Building Services, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Experience managing projects from planning through handover.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and profitability knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, teams, and resources.
• Familiarity with Malaysian Standards, BOMBA requirements, and safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage multiple fire protection and M&E projects from start to handover.
• Develop execution plans, schedules, budgets, and manpower deployment.
• Review contracts, drawings, specs; monitor milestones and performance.
• Control costs, identify overruns, and implement savings without compromising safety.
• Oversee procurement planning, material usage, and supplier coordination.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities on technical matters.
• Manage project documentation, approvals, and handover packages.
• Ensure quality, safety, and risk controls across all sites.
• Prepare regular progress and financial reports for management.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract administration

MS Excel

Scheduling

Communication

Bilingual (BM & EN)

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering or related

Herramientas

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

PROJECT MANAGER - FIRE PROTECTION & M&E ENGINEERING

We are an established engineering company specializing in the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of fire protection and fire fighting systems.

Our core business includes Fire Alarm Systems, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Fire Hose Reel Systems, Fire Hydrant Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, and Fire Extinguishers.

We are seeking an experienced, highly competent, results-driven, and commercially focused Project Manager to lead and manage engineering and construction projects from initial planning through execution, testing, commissioning, and final handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within approved budgets, in compliance with technical and safety requirements, and in accordance with the company's profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning, Execution & Delivery

Lead, plan, organize, and manage multiple fire protection and M&E engineering projects from commencement to completion.

Develop comprehensive project execution plans, work schedules, manpower deployment plans, procurement schedules, and project budgets.

Review project contracts, Bills of Quantities (BQ), approved drawings, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.

Establish project milestones, completion targets, and resource requirements.

Monitor overall project performance and implement corrective measures to address delays, operational challenges, and technical issues.

Ensure timely project completion, testing, commissioning, and handover in accordance with contractual requirements.

2. Project Budgeting, Cost Control & Profitability

Take responsibility for monitoring project financial performance, budget utilization, and profitability.

Prepare and review project cost estimates, expenditure forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.

Monitor material costs, manpower expenses, subcontractor costs, equipment usage, and other project-related expenditures.

Identify cost overruns, unnecessary expenses, material wastage, and operational inefficiencies.

Develop and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising technical compliance, quality, or safety.

Review project variations, additional works, and cost implications before submission for management approval.

Provide management with regular reports on project financial performance, cost risks, and projected profitability.

3. Manpower Management & Productivity

Plan and coordinate manpower deployment across multiple project sites.

Supervise and manage Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, technicians, skilled workers, and subcontractors.

Monitor workforce productivity, attendance, overtime, and manpower utilization.

Ensure manpower allocation is aligned with project priorities, work schedules, and approved budgets.

Identify manpower shortages, productivity issues, and operational bottlenecks.

Implement corrective actions to improve workforce efficiency and reduce unnecessary labour costs.

Provide leadership, guidance, and performance feedback to project personnel.

4. Technical Management & Engineering Compliance

Oversee technical execution of fire protection and fire fighting system installations.

Review engineering drawings, shop drawings, method statements, technical submissions, and material specifications.

Ensure installation works comply with approved drawings, applicable Malaysian Standards, BOMBA requirements, and contractual specifications.

Coordinate with Project Engineers, consultants, clients, and relevant authorities on technical matters.

Resolve engineering coordination issues, installation conflicts, and technical non‑conformities.

Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, and technical documentation.

Ensure proper preparation of as‑built drawings, testing reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and handover documentation.

Plan and monitor procurement requirements based on project schedules and approved budgets.

Coordinate with the Procurement Department to ensure timely material purchasing and delivery.

Review material requirements, supplier quotations, technical specifications, and procurement priorities.

Monitor material consumption, inventory movement, and material wastage.

Ensure resources, machinery, tools, and equipment are utilized efficiently.

Prevent project delays caused by inadequate procurement planning or poor material coordination.

6. Contract Administration, Claims & Variations

Review contractual obligations, project scope, payment terms, and completion requirements.

Monitor progress claim preparation, submission, certification, and payment status.

Identify, document, and manage variation orders, additional works, and contractual changes.

Ensure supporting documentation is properly maintained for claims and variations.

Coordinate with clients, consultants, and main contractors to resolve contractual and commercial matters.

Monitor potential extension‑of‑time requirements, delay notices, and contractual risks.

Escalate significant contractual disputes and commercial risks to management.

7. Client, Consultant & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact for project‑related coordination with clients, consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors.

Attend and lead project meetings, progress reviews, technical discussions, and site coordination meetings.

Maintain professional working relationships with stakeholders.

Address project issues, customer concerns, and operational challenges promptly.

Ensure clear communication of project requirements, instructions, and changes to internal teams.

Represent the company professionally in project discussions and negotiations within delegated authority.

8. Quality, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure project works comply with applicable quality standards, safety regulations, and approved procedures.

Coordinate with safety personnel to implement appropriate risk assessments and safe work procedures.

Monitor high‑risk activities, including working at height, hot work, electrical work, lifting operations, and confined‑space activities.

Ensure required permits, safety documentation, inspections, and site procedures are properly implemented.

Identify project risks involving safety, technical compliance, manpower, procurement, schedule, and cost.

Implement preventive and corrective actions to minimize project disruptions and losses.

9. Project Monitoring, Reporting & Management Accountability

Prepare and submit weekly and monthly project performance reports to management.

Monitor project progress against planned schedules, budgets, and completion targets.

Provide accurate updates on manpower productivity, procurement status, outstanding works, and project expenditure.

Maintain project risk registers, issue logs, and corrective action tracking.

Conduct regular internal project review meetings with Project Engineers and site teams.

Highlight potential delays, financial risks, contractual issues, and operational concerns at an early stage.

Recommend and implement improvements to project execution, cost efficiency, and operational performance.

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in construction, M&E engineering, fire protection systems, or related engineering projects is mandatory.

Minimum 2 years of proven experience in a project management or project leadership role.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Proven experience managing engineering or construction projects from planning through completion and handover.

Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost control, financial monitoring, and project profitability.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project sites, engineering teams, subcontractors, and project resources.

Strong understanding of construction contracts, Bills of Quantities, progress claims, variation orders, and project documentation.

Familiarity with applicable Malaysian Standards, BOMBA requirements, construction quality standards, and occupational safety regulations.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools, and project reporting applications.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractual documents.

Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Able to work independently, handle pressure, and meet demanding project deadlines.

Possess a valid driving licence.

Willing to travel and be assigned to project sites throughout Sabah, including outstation locations when required.