Assistant / Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and manage construction projects from commencement to completion, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and company standards.
• Develop, review, and implement project plans, objectives, schedules, procedures, and resource requirements to achieve project targets.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and timelines, and implement corrective actions where necessary to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and project documents, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with consultants and clients to resolve technical issues.
• Verify and evaluate project progress claims submitted by consultants, and subcontractors prior to headquarters' review and approval.
• Manage the procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and resources required for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, building regulations, authority approvals, permits, and industry standards.
• Review and investigate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely closure of identified issues.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations during project meetings and support decision-making processes.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the Company's Integrated Management System (IMS), including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Monitor project quality, environmental, health, and safety performance, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, legal requirements, and continual improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions arising from audit findings.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Building, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience for Assistant Project Manager or 8 years' relevant experience for Project Manager in the construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing building, infrastructure, or property development projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management practices, contract administration, and site operations.
• Familiarity with Malaysian building regulations, local authority requirements, occupational health and safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 management systems will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.