Senior Engineer, Civil Projects (Kuala Lumpur)

UEM Edgenta Bhd; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Bhd is seeking a seasoned Civil Project Manager to lead KM14 and allied PLUS projects from planning through handover. You will drive schedules, manage resources and ensure compliance with budgets and contractual obligations.

You will supervise Project Engineers and site teams, coordinate with consultants and clients, and enforce HSSE standards while delivering high-quality civil construction outcomes on highway infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant civil engineering, construction or highway project experience.
• Experience leading project teams and managing civil construction activities.
• Experience in highway construction, rehabilitation or maintenance is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management, contract administration, cost control and HSSE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day execution of the KM14 Project and others under PLUS.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones and resources.
• Ensure activities meet timelines, budgets and contractual requirements.
• Identify risks, resolve site issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate activities with PLUS, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee civil engineering construction activities and ensure drawings/standards compliance.
• Review method statements, plans and site requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve site issues and monitor workmanship.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and approvals.
• Monitor expenditure, budgets and GP performance; manage cost control.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Lead Project Engineers and Site Supervisors; plan manpower deployment.
• Maintain effective communication between site operations and management.
• Represent the project in meetings with clients and stakeholders; provide regular updates.
• Ensure HSSE compliance and maintain project documentation and reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

HSSE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

A. Project Management & Delivery

• - Lead and manage the day-to-day execution of the KM14 Project and other projects under PLUS, from planning and mobilisation through completion and handover.
• - Develop and monitor project schedules, work programmes, milestones and resource requirements.
• - Ensure project activities are completed within approved timelines, budgets and contractual requirements.
• - Identify project risks, resolve site issues and implement corrective actions to minimise delays.
• - Coordinate project activities with PLUS, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

B. Technical & Engineering Management

• - Oversee civil engineering and construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and engineering standards.
• - Review method statements, technical submissions, construction plans and site requirements.
• - Provide technical guidance and solutions to resolve engineering and site-related issues.
• - Monitor work progress, quality and workmanship to ensure project requirements are met.
• - Coordinate inspections, testing and technical approvals with relevant parties.

C. Cost & Contract Management

• - Monitor project expenditure, budgets and gross profit (GP) performance.
• - Ensure effective cost control and optimum utilisation of manpower, materials, machinery and subcontractors.
• - Monitor work progress, variation orders, claims and project billing.
• - Coordinate procurement and subcontractor requirements in accordance with company procedures.
• - Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising project quality and delivery.

D. Team & Resource Management

• - Lead and supervise Project Engineers, Site Supervisors and other assigned project personnel.
• - Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractor deployment.
• - Monitor team productivity, work progress and site performance.
• - Provide technical guidance and support to project team members.
• - Ensure effective communication and coordination between site operations and management.

E. Client & Stakeholder Management

• - Act as the key project representative in coordinating day-to-day matters with PLUS and relevant stakeholders.
• - Attend and lead project progress meetings, technical discussions and site coordination meetings.
• - Address client requirements, project concerns and operational issues promptly.
• - Maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and authorities.
• - Provide regular updates to management on project performance and critical issues.

F. HSSE, Quality & Compliance

• - Ensure project activities comply with company HSSE policies, quality standards and statutory requirements.
• - Coordinate with HSSE and QAQC teams to ensure site safety and quality compliance.
• - Monitor corrective actions arising from site inspections, audits and non-conformance reports.
• - Ensure proper maintenance of project documentation, inspection records and completion reports.

G. Project Reporting

• - Prepare and submit project progress reports, financial updates and management presentations.
• - Monitor key project performance indicators, including progress, cost, quality and safety.
• - Highlight potential delays, cost overruns and operational risks with recommended mitigation plans.
• - Support project completion, final account preparation and handover documentation.

Requirements

• - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• - Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, construction or highway infrastructure projects.
• - Experience leading project teams and managing civil construction activities.
• - Experience in highway construction, rehabilitation or maintenance projects is preferred.
• - Good knowledge of project management, contract administration, cost control and HSSE requirements.
• - Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• - Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is an added advantage.