Project Manager (Main Con)

Adecco Portugal; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, drive schedules, and manage costs across complex projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with 10+ years in construction and 5+ in PM within a main contractor setting. Strong leadership and communication are essential for coordinating diverse stakeholders and ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience; at least 5 years in project management within a main contractor environment.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams including QS, Civil, M&E, and technical personnel.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, planning, contracts, drawings, M&E systems, and building regs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor QS, drafters, civil engineers, and M&E engineers to ensure effective coordination and smooth project execution.
• Develop and manage project plans, work programmes, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor project costs, control expenditure, manage contract costs, and minimise budget overruns with the QS team.
• Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Architectural, and M&E teams to resolve design issues, review drawings, and manage site variations.
• Appoint, coordinate, and monitor subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality, progress, and compliance with project requirements.
• Act as the key liaison with clients, architects, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure site activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, health and safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Identify project risks, delays, and technical issues, and implement mitigation and corrective actions.
• Monitor overall project progress and provide regular updates to management on schedule, cost, quality, and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

• Lead and mentor QS, Drafters, Civil Engineers, and M&E Engineers to ensure effective coordination and smooth project execution.
• Develop and manage project plans, work programmes, schedules, and key milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor project costs, control expenditure, manage contract costs, and minimise budget overruns in collaboration with the QS team.
• Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Architectural, and M&E teams to resolve design issues, review technical drawings, and manage site variations.
• Appoint, coordinate, and monitor subcontractors and suppliers to ensure work quality, progress, and compliance with project requirements.
• Act as the key liaison with clients, architects, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure site activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, health and safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Identify project risks, delays, and technical issues, and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Monitor overall project progress and provide regular updates to management on schedule, cost, quality, and project issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in Project Management within a main contractor environment.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including QS, Civil, M&E, and technical personnel.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, contracts, technical drawings, M&E systems, and relevant building regulations.
• Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD, and other relevant construction/project management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within time, cost, quality, and safety requirements.