Senior Construction Project Leader

Vestland Resources; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestland Resources in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end civil construction projects. You will drive scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance while coordinating with consultants, clients, and site teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will oversee procurement liaison, permit handling, and safety compliance, reporting to senior management with clear written updates and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• Strong knowledge in project planning, execution, and management.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Proficient in project scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and communicate effectively with consultants, clients, and site teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Project, Primavera, or other relevant project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ground-up scheduling, construction, quality control, inspection, code compliance, testing & commissioning, and timely completion of project.
• Schedule and coordinate project kick-off meetings to align contractors, store management, and team members.
• Involve in the selection of the Consultants as well in negotiation of their terms and conditions of engagement with the Procurement team.
• Implement and coordinate the construction schedule and activities.
• Monitor and control the progress and development of all related project deliverables through the various stages of the project.
• Formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources.
• Plan site activities in detail, set targets and accurately forecast completion dates.
• Review and process RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and submittals.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Lead and provide expertise, guidance, advice, support and motivate project teams.
• Report to senior management via meetings or regular written reports.
• Accurately estimate material, construction and labor costs as well as project timescales.
• In charge of project budget for materials and manpower & maintain accurate billing records.
• Analyse construction project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
• Review and mitigate claims.
• Review risk assessment plans and ensure all safety regulations are met.
• Ensure all quality control, environmental and health and safety requirements are met.
• Prepare training programs and draft policies related to OSHA regulations for project.
• Develop accident investigation program to prevent recurrence of incidents and ensure rapid response to incidents across locations.
• Conduct and coordinate on-site reviews and audits of operations for all locations.
• Provide regular updates and written report to owners and management, as well as production results.
• Work in collaboration with consultants of various disciplines and is familiar with authorities' submission procedures for building projects Any other duties assigned by the management or superior

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost control

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Project/Primavera

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Vestland Resources in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end civil construction projects. You will drive scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance while coordinating with consultants, clients, and site teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

You will oversee procurement liaison, permit handling, and safety compliance, reporting to senior management with clear written updates and performance metrics.