Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Project Manager di NUR Power Kedah - Maukerja

Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, execution, and successful delivery of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant Project from project development and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, performance demonstration, and final handover.

The Project Manager shall ensure that the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within the approved budget, and in accordance with the approved scope, contractual requirements, technical specifications, applicable laws, codes, standards, and quality requirements.

The Project Manager shall report to Head of Project and provide overall leadership and coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, HSE, quality, commercial, contracts, project controls, and operations teams. The role will also serve as the principal interface between senior management, the Owner, EPCC Contractor, consultants, authorities, vendors, lenders, utilities, and other key project stakeholders.

The Project Manager shall establish effective project governance, monitor project performance, proactively manage risks and interfaces, and ensure timely resolution of technical, commercial, contractual, construction, and operational issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the overall planning and execution strategy for the CCGT power plant project in accordance with the approved project objectives, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain the overall project execution plan, master schedule, key milestones, deliverables, and completion strategy.
• Establish critical completion dates for engineering, procurement, construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, start-up, testing, performance testing, and commercial operation.
• Coordinate all project disciplines and resources to ensure effective and timely execution.
• Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedule, budget, scope, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure appropriate manpower, resources, equipment, materials, and specialist support are available in accordance with project requirements.
• Establish effective project governance, reporting, communication, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure project activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, drawings, standards, and contractual requirements.

Engineering & Technical Management

• Coordinate engineering activities covering major CCGT systems, including gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, generators, electrical systems, control and instrumentation, balance of plant, cooling systems, water treatment, fuel gas systems, civil and structural works, and associated utilities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are reviewed, approved, and issued in accordance with the project schedule.
• Coordinate resolution of technical issues, design changes, engineering interfaces, and site technical queries.
• Ensure constructability, operability, maintainability, and commissioning requirements are adequately incorporated into the design.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between Owner, EPCC/EPC Contractor, consultants, equipment suppliers, OEMs, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure technical deviations, design changes, and non-conformances are properly assessed, documented, and approved.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Monitor procurement of major equipment, long-lead items, materials, and services to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Coordinate with procurement and contractors to monitor vendor progress, manufacturing, inspection, testing, delivery, and site installation.
• Manage key contractual interfaces with EPCC/EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, variations, claims, extensions of time, and commercial matters.
• Ensure project changes and variations are properly evaluated, approved, recorded, and incorporated into the project budget and schedule.
• Support tendering, bid evaluation, contract negotiations, and award processes where required.

Construction Management

• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with approved AFC drawings, specifications, method statements, project standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, and balance-of-plant construction activities.
• Monitor site progress, productivity, construction quality, manpower, equipment, materials, and contractor performance.
• Ensure effective coordination between construction contractors, engineering teams, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Identify construction constraints and ensure timely resolution of site issues and interfaces.
• Ensure construction completion and punch-list management are effectively controlled prior to commissioning and handover.

Commissioning, Start-Up & Handover

• Lead the overall readiness strategy for pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing, and performance demonstration.
• Ensure effective coordination between construction, commissioning, OEM, EPCC/EPC Contractor, and O&M teams.
• Monitor system turnover, mechanical completion, commissioning dossiers, punch-list closure, and readiness for energization and start-up.
• Ensure completion of reliability runs, performance tests, capacity tests, efficiency tests, emissions testing, and other contractual acceptance tests as applicable.
• Coordinate the transition from project execution to operations and maintenance.
• Ensure completion of final documentation, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, training, spare parts, warranties, and other handover requirements.

Project Controls, Cost & Schedule

• Ensure the project is delivered within the approved budget and contractual cost parameters.
• Monitor project cost, commitments, cash flow, forecast cost, variations, claims, and potential cost exposure.
• Review and challenge contractor schedules, progress measurement, earned value, and recovery plans where required.
• Identify schedule slippage and implement appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.
• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting to senior management.
• Monitor key project KPIs and provide clear analysis of project performance and emerging risks.

HSE, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) culture throughout project execution.
• Ensure contractors and project teams comply with applicable Malaysian legislation, regulatory requirements, environmental requirements, and project HSE standards.
• Ensure quality management systems, inspection and test plans, audits, NCR management, and quality assurance processes are effectively implemented.
• Ensure all works comply with approved specifications, applicable codes and standards, and project quality requirements.
• Stop or escalate activities where significant safety, quality, environmental, or contractual risks are identified.

Risk, Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive project risk register and ensure mitigation actions are implemented.
• Proactively identify technical, commercial, contractual, schedule, HSE, procurement, construction, and commissioning risks.
• Manage interfaces between Owner, EPCC/EPC Contractor, OEMs, consultants, authorities, utilities, vendors, and O&M teams.
• Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and ensure timely communication and resolution of critical issues.
• Escalate significant risks, delays, cost exposures, and contractual issues to senior management with recommended mitigation actions.

Reporting & Project Governance

• Prepare and present regular project performance reports covering schedule, cost, engineering, procurement, construction, HSE, quality, risks, contracts, commissioning, and key issues.
• Lead regular project review meetings, progress meetings, management meetings, and contractor performance reviews.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive project records, correspondence, minutes, reports, schedules, and contractual documentation are maintained.
• Establish effective document control and project information management.
• Provide management with timely recommendations and decision papers for critical project matters.
• Drive continuous improvement and capture project lessons learned for future power plant projects.

Key Deliverables/Success Measures

The Project Manager shall be accountable for achieving the following key outcomes:

• Safe execution with zero tolerance for major HSE violations.
• Delivery of the CCGT power plant in accordance with the approved project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Achievement of major project milestones including engineering completion, procurement, construction completion, mechanical completion, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and commercial operation.
• Effective management and closure of project risks, interfaces, variations, claims, and outstanding issues.
• Successful completion of contractual performance and reliability testing.
• Timely closure of punch lists and outstanding construction/commissioning works.
• Complete and compliant handover of the power plant to the O&M/Operations team.
• Completion of as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, spare parts, warranties, and final project documentation.
• Effective management of EPCC/EPC Contractor and key suppliers/OEMs.
• Achievement of project objectives while protecting the Owner's commercial and contractual interests.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline. A Master's Degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience in power plant project development, EPC/EPCC execution, construction, commissioning, or project management.
• Proven experience in CCGT, gas-fired, combined-cycle, or other large-scale power generation projects.
• Strong understanding of power plant engineering, construction, commissioning, testing, and commercial operation.
• Demonstrated experience managing major EPC/EPCC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost management, scheduling, contracts, procurement, risk management, and change management.
• Experience in managing projects through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover.
• Good understanding of applicable international standards, Malaysian statutory requirements, and power industry requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficient in project management tools, scheduling systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is an advantage.

About Us

NUR Power Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s first and only Independent Power Utility entrusted with exclusive rights to generate, distribute, and retail electricity within Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP). For nearly three decades, NUR Power has played a central role in supporting the KHTP’s growth by delivering reliable, high‑quality, and sustainable energy solutions to leading global and Malaysian technology companies.

As a strategic energy partner, NUR Power provides the infrastructure and expertise that enable innovation, advanced manufacturing, and long‑term industrial development. The company’s commitment to performance excellence, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and ownership guides every aspect of its operations.

NUR Power is actively shaping the future of energy through focused investments in renewable technologies, digital transformation, and ESG‑aligned initiatives. This includes solar deployment, diversified renewable integration, and smarter, data‑driven systems that elevate efficiency and sustainability across the ecosystem.

With a clear mission and a forward‑looking mindset, NUR Power continues to advance Malaysia’s clean energy transition while creating long‑term value for industries and communities.

What Awaits You at NUR Power

NUR Power offers a people‑focused environment built on meaningful career experiences and competitive rewards. Our compensation framework is designed to recognise the technical depth required in our business. We place strong value on specialised expertise and certifications, offering role-specific incentives that meaningfully reward employees with critical technical capabilities. We also provide comprehensive benefits covering outpatient care, dental, hospitalisation, and insurance protection for you and your dependents.

Growth remains a core part of our culture. You gain access to structured development opportunities shaped by engagement insights and talent assessments, ensuring your career progresses with purpose. Our workplace emphasises collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared values, creating an environment where your contributions matter and your ideas help drive our future.

NUR Power focuses on strengthening your career pathway, fostering your growth in the energy sector, and supporting your wellbeing as you progress with us.