Project Manager (Industrial Construction – Site-Based)

Principle Perspective Engineering Sdn Bhd; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle Perspective Engineering Sdn Bhd (PPE) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery on our Seremban site. You will steer the project team, drive construction progress, manage schedules and costs, and coordinate with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time handover.

This site-based leadership role requires practical understanding of how construction works in practice, translating schedules into actionable site execution plans and owning project outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of site-based construction project management experience.
• Experience handling projects under a main contractor with planning, coordination and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, progress monitoring and resource planning.
• Leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients and HQ.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain practical project schedules based on construction methodology, work sequence and site conditions.
• Monitor daily and weekly progress against the master project programme, identify delays and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure resources, manpower and materials are aligned with project requirements.
• Lead project coordination meetings and provide regular progress updates to HQ and clients.
• Manage project delivery in accordance with contractual obligations, agreed scope, timelines and commercial terms.
• Identify potential contractual risks, deviations and delays, ensuring they are properly documented and escalated.
• Work closely with the QS team on progress claims, variation orders and other contractual matters.
• Monitor project commitments and cost performance, identifying potential overruns and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Oversee overall site execution and ensure construction activities are carried out in the correct sequence and according to project requirements.
• Coordinate CSA and M&E activities to minimise clashes, rework and construction delays.
• Lead and guide Construction Engineers, Site Engineers and other project personnel in resolving site constraints and maintaining progress.
• Ensure subcontractors maintain expected standards of productivity, workmanship, safety and site discipline.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for clients, consultants and relevant authorities.
• Drive timely decisions, approvals, inspections and resolution of project issues.
• Coordinate with HQ departments to obtain the necessary technical, procurement and commercial support.
• Lead site meetings, progress reviews, inspections and project walkthroughs.

Skills

Project management

Construction scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Job description

Project Manager – Industrial Construction | Seremban

Lead project delivery. Drive progress. Take ownership from planning to completion.

Principle Perspective Engineering Sdn Bhd (PPE) is a G7 Main Contractor and Design & Build company specialising in industrial and commercial construction projects across Malaysia.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to take overall responsibility for project delivery at our Seremban site. You will lead the project team, drive construction progress, manage project schedules and costs, and coordinate closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion.

This is a site-based leadership role for someone who understands how construction works in practice, can turn project schedules into achievable site execution plans, and takes ownership of project outcomes from start to handover.

Employment Type: This is a 1-year contract position, with the opportunity for permanent employment based on individual performance and business needs.

What you'll do

Project Planning & Progress Control

Develop and maintain practical project schedules based on construction methodology, work sequence and site conditions.

Monitor daily and weekly progress against the master project programme, identify delays and implement recovery plans.

Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure resources, manpower and materials are aligned with project requirements.

Lead project coordination meetings and provide regular progress updates to HQ and clients.

Contract & Commercial Management

Manage project delivery in accordance with contractual obligations, agreed scope, timelines and commercial terms.

Identify potential contractual risks, deviations and delays, ensuring they are properly documented and escalated.

Work closely with the QS team on progress claims, variation orders and other contractual matters.

Monitor project commitments and cost performance, identifying potential overruns and opportunities for cost optimisation.

Oversee overall site execution and ensure construction activities are carried out in the correct sequence and according to project requirements.

Coordinate CSA and M&E activities to minimise clashes, rework and construction delays.

Lead and guide Construction Engineers, Site Engineers and other project personnel in resolving site constraints and maintaining progress.

Ensure subcontractors maintain expected standards of productivity, workmanship, safety and site discipline.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary on-site contact for clients, consultants and relevant authorities.

Drive timely decisions, approvals, inspections and resolution of project issues.

Coordinate with HQ departments to obtain the necessary technical, procurement and commercial support.

Lead site meetings, progress reviews, inspections and project walkthroughs.

What we're looking for

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 7–10 years of site-based experience in construction project management, particularly industrial or commercial projects.

Proven experience managing projects under a main contractor, with involvement in overall project planning, coordination and delivery.

Strong understanding of construction methodology, project scheduling, progress monitoring and resource planning.

Good knowledge of contract administration, cost control, progress claims and variation management.

Strong leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Able to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, site teams and HQ management.

Results-driven, organised and capable of making practical decisions under project pressure.

You'll fit PPE if...

You understand that a good project schedule must be practical and achievable on site, not just presentable on paper.

You can identify potential delays, coordination issues and cost risks before they affect project delivery.

You take ownership of project outcomes and can lead people towards agreed targets.

You are comfortable balancing construction progress, cost, quality, safety and contractual requirements.

Principle Perspective Engineering (PPE) is a leading Malaysian main contractor specializing in fast-track industrial facilities, delivering projects nationwide. Through integrated design coordination, cost control, and site execution, PPE ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards. PPE engineers better value into every build by focusing on 4 key disciplines: Better Buildability, Smarter Cost, Faster Delivery & Right Quality. By addressing issues early, optimizing resources, & ensuring efficient execution, PPE delivers practical, cost effective & high-quality industrial & commercial projects, creating not just buildings, but better builds.

Principle Perspective Engineering (PPE) is a leading Malaysian main contractor specializing in fast-track industrial facilities, delivering projects nationwide. Through integrated design coordination, cost control, and site execution, PPE ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards. PPE engineers better value into every build by focusing on 4 key disciplines: Better Buildability, Smarter Cost, Faster Delivery & Right Quality. By addressing issues early, optimizing resources, & ensuring efficient execution, PPE delivers practical, cost effective & high-quality industrial & commercial projects, creating not just buildings, but better builds.