Job Description: Construction Manager
Locatio
nJohor, Malaysi
a
Employment Ty
peContract 1 year but may exte
nd
Overv
iewWe are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the successful execution and delivery of construction projects in Johor. The Construction Manager will be responsible for leading all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards, contractual requirements, and local regulatio
ns.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale building, industrial, infrastructure, or data center projects and possess strong leadership, technical, and stakeholder management capabiliti
es.Key Responsibilit
iesConstruction Managem
- entLead and manage all site construction activities from project commencement through completion and handov
- er.Develop and implement construction execution plans, work schedules, and site logistics strategi
- es.Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure efficient project executi
- on.Monitor construction progress and proactively resolve site issues impacting safety, quality, cost, or schedu
- le.Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual requiremen
ts.Project Deliv
- eryCollaborate with Project Managers, Planning Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Consultants, and Clients to achieve project objectiv
- es.Drive project milestones and ensure timely completion of construction activiti
- es.Monitor productivity and resource utilization across all project phas
- es.Support commissioning, testing, and handover activities to ensure successful project completi
- on.Develop recovery plans and mitigation measures when project delays occ
ur.Health, Safety & Environment (H
- SE)Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the project si
- te.Ensure compliance with DOSH, CIDB, OSHA, and company HSE requiremen
- ts.Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessmen
- ts.Ensure all contractors and subcontractors adhere to site safety procedures and regulatio
- ns.Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions where necessa
ry.Quality Managem
- entEnsure all works meet project specifications, quality standards, and client requiremen
- ts.Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality assurance activiti
- es.Manage defect rectification processes and ensure timely closure of outstanding issu
- es.Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance construction quality and efficien
cy.Stakeholder Managem
- entServe as the primary site representative for construction-related matte
- rs.Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, contractors, and internal project tea
- ms.Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and coordination worksho
- ps.Provide regular project updates and reports to senior manageme
nt.Commercial & Contract Administrat
- ionSupport cost control and budget management activiti
- es.Review project progress against contractual obligations and project schedul
- es.Assist with variation management, claims, and subcontractor performance revie
- ws.Work closely with commercial teams to ensure effective project financial manageme
nt.Team Leaders
- hipLead, mentor, and develop site management teams including engineers, supervisors, and inspecto
- rs.Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environme
- nt.Drive accountability and continuous professional development within the project te
am.
Requirem
entsEduca
- tionBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, or a related discipl
ine.Experi
- enceMinimum 10 years of construction management experience within building, industrial, infrastructure, or data center proje
- cts.Proven track record managing projects valued at RM100 million and ab
- ove.Experience with main contractors, developers, EPC contractors, or project management consultanc
- ies.Experience delivering large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics, mission-critical, or data center projects is highly prefer
red.Technical Sk
- illsStrong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project execut
- ion.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract docume
- nts.Experience in project scheduling, construction planning, and progress monitor
- ing.Familiarity with construction management software and project reporting syst
- ems.Strong understanding of Malaysian construction regulations and industry practi
ces.Regulatory Knowl
- edgeFamiliarity with CIDB, DOSH, OSHA, local authority requirements, and relevant Malaysian construction regulati
- ons.Strong understanding of quality management and HSE standa
rds.Soft Sk
- illsExcellent leadership and people management ski
- lls.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilit
- ies.Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilit
- ies.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic project environm
- ent.Strong commercial awareness and results-oriented mind
set.Preferred Qualificat
- ionsProfessional Engineer (Ir.) status or equivalent is advantage
- ous.CIDB certification and safety-related qualifications are prefer
- red.Experience delivering data center, semiconductor, manufacturing, or mission-critical proje
- cts.Experience working in Johor's rapidly growing industrial and data center sector is highly desira
ble.