Senior Mechanical Construction Lead – Industrial Plants

AtkinsRéalis; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities outside of a

country

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Penang is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with 10+ years in industrial construction to lead site activities, coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery to safety, quality, and schedule standards.

The role focuses on installation and commissioning readiness for HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and utilities, with strong emphasis on safety and compliance for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, cleanroom, or similar facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial construction projects.
• Strong construction and site execution background.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, cleanroom, or industrial facilities.
• Hands-on experience in HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and utility systems.
• Process gas experience is an added advantage.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Based in Penang.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Project Manager and support overall project delivery.
• Manage and oversee all construction activities on site.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and site teams to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and productivity against project requirements.
• Manage installation and commissioning readiness for HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, utilities, and related mechanical systems.
• Review construction work packs, method statements and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, and commissioning teams to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Monitor and report project progress, risks, and site issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, punch list management, and project handover activities.

Skills

Construction management

Industrial construction

Site execution

Contractor management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Quality and safety focus

HVAC systems

Fire protection

Plumbing

Utilities installation

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Penang is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with 10+ years in industrial construction to lead site activities, coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery to safety, quality, and schedule standards.

The role focuses on installation and commissioning readiness for HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and utilities, with strong emphasis on safety and compliance for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, cleanroom, or similar facilities.