Senior Project Manager - University/Educational Project

Turner & Townsend Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a large-scale university campus development project. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project delivery aligns with client objectives, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree related to project management and a minimum of 15 years in institutional project management are required. The position demands strong client management skills, leadership presence, and familiarity with project management tools like MS Project and Primavera.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing institutional/educational projects.
• Knowledge of local construction regulations and HSE standards.
• Familiarity with sustainable design and campus planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management from design development through to construction and handover.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, and risk, implementing mitigation strategies.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Senior Project Manager - University/Educational Project

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

To lead and manage the full project lifecycle of a large-scale university campus development, ensuring successful delivery in line with the client’s objectives for educational excellence. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the project lead managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving project outcomes that meet client expectations in terms of quality, budget, and timeline.

• Lead end-to-end project management from design development through to construction and handover.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for project reporting and updates.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement including ministries and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee coordination of architects, engineers, specialists, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, and risk, implementing mitigation strategies as required.
• Oversee safety compliance and quality assurance.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, design workshops, and site inspections.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports to senior leadership and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing institutional/educational projects.
• Knowledge of local construction regulations, and HSE standards.
• Familiarity with sustainable design and campus planning.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
• Energetic, and highly organized.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.