Project Manager (Infrastructure / Road Upgrading Project)

Private Advertiser; Perlis; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a Road and Bridge Infratructure Project at Kuala Sanglang, Perlis. You will oversee planning, engineering coordination, construction management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure delivery within budget, schedule, quality, and safety.

The role is project-based and tied to the Kuala Sanglang project, with completion targeted around 2030. On-site work in Perlis with potential extensions depending on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE registration with BEM is preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in construction/infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years in a Project Manager or leadership role.
• Able to be based on-site in Perlis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of the Road and Bridge Construction Project at Kuala Sanglang, Perlis.
• Plan, manage, and monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and procurement.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Oversee engineering, construction, and site activities to meet drawings, specs, quality, and contracts.
• Identify risks and delays and implement mitigation and corrective actions.
• Administer contracts, VO, claims, EOT, and other matters.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, utilities, consultants, and stakeholders for approvals.
• Ensure delivery and close-out meets cost, quality, safety, and timeline objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Reporting

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and oversee the execution of the Road and Bridge Infratructure Project at Kuala Sanglang, Perlis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of project delivery, including project planning, engineering coordination, construction management, stakeholder engagement, contract administration, and overall project performance to ensure completion within budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.

This position is offered on a project-based contractual basis and will be tied to the duration of the project at Kuala Sanglang, Perlis. The project is currently scheduled for completion around 2030. Opportunities for contract extension or future project assignments may be considered based on business requirements and individual performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the execution of the Road and Bridge Construction Project at Kuala Sanglang, Perlis, ensuring successful delivery from commencement to completion.

Plan, manage, and monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, procurement activities, and overall project performance.

Coordinate and manage consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure effective project implementation.

Oversee engineering, construction, and site activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

Identify project risks, technical challenges, and potential delays, and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.

Administer project contracts, including Variation Orders (VO), claims, Extension of Time (EOT), and other contractual matters.

Liaise with clients, government authorities, utility providers, consultants, and other stakeholders to facilitate project execution and secure necessary approvals.

Ensure successful project delivery and close-out by achieving approved cost, quality, safety, and timeline objectives while fulfilling all contractual obligations and deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Professional Engineer (PE) registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is highly preferred.

Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction, infrastructure, road upgrading, highway, or civil engineering projects.

At least 5 years of experience in a Project Manager or equivalent leadership role.

Experience managing roadworks, highway, infrastructure, or government-related projects will be an added advantage.

Familiar with Malaysian construction regulations, contract conditions, and statutory requirements.

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in project planning and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

Able to manage multiple stakeholders and work under tight project deadlines.

Willing to be based on-site at Perlis.