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Senior Project Manager & PM - High Rise | Warehouse | Data Centre

Summary

Senior Project Manager overseeing entire project lifecycle for large-scale construction developments (logistics hubs, townships, high-rises) in Malaysia, leading multi-disciplinary teams (contract, technical, QA/QC, safety, site ops) to ensure on-time delivery.

Job Summary

Join a dynamic and driven construction team delivering large-scale, fast-paced developments across Malaysia. As Senior Project Manager, you’ll take charge of the entire project lifecycle. You’ll oversee a well-structured team comprising contract, technical, QA/QC, safety, and site operations units to ensure seamless coordination and on-time delivery of complex logistics hubs, townships or high-rise buildings.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall execution and delivery of the project, ensuring alignment across internal teams (contracts, technical, QA/QC, safety, site ops) for smooth operations and shared outcomes.

  • Act as the key point of coordination between consultants, clients, authorities, and subcontractors—building strong relationships, driving decisions, and managing expectations.

  • Track construction progress closely against baseline timelines and cost forecasts; resolve delays and variances with decisive action.

  • Monitor and analyze unit costs and daily site progress to ensure alignment with budget targets and operational efficiency.

  • Identify risks and value engineering opportunities that impact cost, construction methodology, or delivery time; implement improvement strategies accordingly.

  • Manage project cash flow, cost reporting, and budget health—proactively flagging issues and ensuring commercial targets are met.

  • Provide guidance on contract administration and navigate contractual matters with foresight and clarity.

  • Ensure quality standards and HSE compliance are upheld rigorously throughout the project duration.

  • Drive project completion through to final handover and attainment of Practical Completion certification.



Requirements


  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a project management related field.

  • 15–20 years of solid experience with a main contractor, managing end-to-end project delivery across high-value developments.

  • Strong track record in industrial, logistics, high rise or township developments

  • Highly analytical with deep understanding of cost reporting, project forecasting, and commercial risk mitigation.

  • Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary construction teams with clear direction and performance expectations.

  • Able to communicate effectively across technical and operational discussions.



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