Project Manager

Project Manager – Sewage / Water Treatment Plant (STP / WTP)

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and completing Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and Water Treatment Plant (WTP) projects within schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements. The role requires strong experience in engineering, site execution, authority coordination, contractor management, and government-related projects.

The Project Manager will act as the main person in charge for project delivery from tender award until testing & commissioning (T&C) and project handover.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Lead and manage overall project execution for STP/WTP/WWTP projects.
• Plan project schedule, manpower, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress to ensure completion within timeline and budget.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and piping works.
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, drawings, QA/QC, and safety requirements.
• Manage project documentation, technical submissions, method statements, and reports.

Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Review engineering drawings, P&ID, process flow diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams.
• Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with DOE, SPAN, IWK, local authority, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor equipment installation including pumps, blowers, filters, dosing systems, SCADA, piping systems, and control panels.

Government & Authority Liaison

• Handle government and statutory projects.
• Liaise with government agencies, consultants, and local authorities for approvals and inspections.
• Attend project meetings, technical discussions, and authority inspections.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions and government regulations.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Monitor project costing, variation orders (VO), claims, and project cash flow.
• Assist management in project budgeting and cost optimisation.
• Evaluate subcontractor progress claims and work completion.

Team & Site Management

• Lead site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Conduct site meetings and safety briefings.
• Ensure proper site safety practices and compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Resolve project issues and technical problems effectively.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Water/Wastewater Engineering
• or equivalent engineering discipline.

Working Experience

• Minimum 5 years and above experience in:
• Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
• Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
• Environmental or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing government or GLC projects is preferred.
• Experience in Design & Build, EPC, or turnkey projects is an advantage.
• Proven experience handling full project cycle from planning to commissioning.

Technical Knowledge

Candidate should possess good knowledge in:

• Wastewater treatment processes
• Water treatment systems
• RO/UF/DI systems
• Biological treatment systems
• Clarifier and filtration systems
• Sludge treatment systems
• Pumping systems
• Mechanical & electrical coordination
• Piping and instrumentation
• SCADA and automation systems
• Plant commissioning and testing.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and site activities
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Able to work independently under pressure
• Good negotiation and coordination skills.

Software Knowledge

Preferred proficiency in:

• Microsoft Project
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel & Office
• Primavera P6 (advantage)
• SCADA systems knowledge (advantage).

Additional Requirements

• Willing to travel and work at project sites.
• Possess own transport.
• Familiar with Malaysia authority submission process.
• Registered with BEM or holding Professional Engineer (PE/Ir.) certification is an advantage.

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Water Treatment Plan: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person