Senior Project Executive

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Project Executive to oversee projects from planning to completion. Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, handling tenders, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong project management and negotiation skills, alongside experience in costing analysis. This role is critical for managing teams and ensuring timely execution of projects while supporting communication and documentation efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project management within construction or related fields.
• Strong understanding of costing and estimating.
• Ability to manage teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support project activities from planning to completion.
• Handle costing, tenders, and contractor coordination.
• Monitor project schedules and oversee maintenance teams.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Costing analysis

Coordination

Communication

Job description

The Senior Project Executive supports and coordinates project activities, ensuring timely and smooth execution from planning to completion. The role handles costing, tenders, contractor coordination, project scheduling, and site follow-ups. It also oversees maintenance teams, monitors M&E systems, and ensures all tasks meet quality, safety, and timeline requirements while supporting management with clear communication and documentation.

Job Scope

• Tabulation of price/costing comparison and material selection.
• Responsible in preparing quotations and tenders.
• To monitor all variation orders are well recorded and claimed.
• Monitor all contractual records with clients and suppliers to ensure compliance and protect the company’s interest at all times.
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate between suppliers, sub‑contractors, manufacturers, and vendors.
• To attend site meetings and briefings when needed.
• Develop projects by reviewing project proposals and plans from interior designers and having discussions with management.
• Maintain and monitor project schedules, project progress, coordination, and resolve issues.
• Monitor fit‑out plans and the progress of implementation (including liaising with mall fit‑out teams, mechanical & electrical systems, lighting systems, etc.).
• Plan and organize resources to ensure smooth operations and corrective measures for M&E systems, facilities, and all equipment of the business.
• Manage a team of building services personnel responsible for regular maintenance, electrical wiring, and repair of utility systems such as heating, ventilation, plumbing, and regular structural maintenance.
• Complete implementations based on the targeted opening date.
• Any other ad‑hoc duties assigned by Manager or Superior.