Site-Based PM: Industrial Construction Lead

Principle Perspective Engineering Sdn Bhd; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle Perspective Engineering Sdn Bhd (PPE) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery on our Seremban site. You will steer the project team, drive construction progress, manage schedules and costs, and coordinate with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time handover.

This site-based leadership role requires practical understanding of how construction works in practice, translating schedules into actionable site execution plans and owning project outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of site-based construction project management experience.
• Experience handling projects under a main contractor with planning, coordination and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, progress monitoring and resource planning.
• Leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients and HQ.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain practical project schedules based on construction methodology, work sequence and site conditions.
• Monitor daily and weekly progress against the master project programme, identify delays and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure resources, manpower and materials are aligned with project requirements.
• Lead project coordination meetings and provide regular progress updates to HQ and clients.
• Manage project delivery in accordance with contractual obligations, agreed scope, timelines and commercial terms.
• Identify potential contractual risks, deviations and delays, ensuring they are properly documented and escalated.
• Work closely with the QS team on progress claims, variation orders and other contractual matters.
• Monitor project commitments and cost performance, identifying potential overruns and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Oversee overall site execution and ensure construction activities are carried out in the correct sequence and according to project requirements.
• Coordinate CSA and M&E activities to minimise clashes, rework and construction delays.
• Lead and guide Construction Engineers, Site Engineers and other project personnel in resolving site constraints and maintaining progress.
• Ensure subcontractors maintain expected standards of productivity, workmanship, safety and site discipline.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for clients, consultants and relevant authorities.
• Drive timely decisions, approvals, inspections and resolution of project issues.
• Coordinate with HQ departments to obtain the necessary technical, procurement and commercial support.
• Lead site meetings, progress reviews, inspections and project walkthroughs.

Skills

Project management

Construction scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Job description

Principle Perspective Engineering Sdn Bhd (PPE) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery on our Seremban site. You will steer the project team, drive construction progress, manage schedules and costs, and coordinate with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time handover.

This site-based leadership role requires practical understanding of how construction works in practice, translating schedules into actionable site execution plans and owning project outcomes