Conduct daily site walk-throughs to monitor site progress, work sequencing, structural tolerances, and safety compliance.
Schedule & Progress Management
Track and manage detailed baseline construction schedules (6-day work week alignment).
Identify potential delays, bottlenecks, or site access conflicts early and implement practical recovery plans.
Coordinate daily and weekly progress meetings with contractors to maintain milestone targets.
EHS & Quality Assurance
Strictly enforce global EHS guidelines, local OSHA regulations, and site safety protocols to achieve a zero-harm site culture.
Manage inspection and test plans (ITPs), perform site QA/QC inspections, and ensure non-conformance reports (NCRs) are resolved swiftly.
Supervise testing and pre-commissioning phases for structural components, shell & core, and utility tie-ins.
Stakeholder & Contractor Coordination
Interface with structural engineers, MEP consultants, project directors, and local authorities to resolve technical Queries / Requests for Information (RFIs) on site.
Oversee material deliveries, heavy lifting plans, concrete pours, and site logistics to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 5 to 10 years of direct, hands-on construction management experience, with a heavy emphasis on ground-up site execution.
Industry Domain: Data Center project experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with strong experience in relevant high-complexity fields (e.g., semiconductor fabs, heavy industrial plants, oil & gas, or complex infrastructure) will also be considered.
Onsite Presence: Must have proven track record in 100% onsite role directing contractors and labor forces.
Work Schedule: Must be willing and fully committed to working a 6-day work week schedule.
Education: Degree / Certification in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Key Competencies & Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of building codes, local authority regulations (JKKP/DOSH, bomba, municipal council), and structural/MEP standards in Malaysia.
Strong leadership, problem-solving under pressure, and conflict-resolution skills.
Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both written and spoken) to manage local site sub-contractors and international clients effectively
Location
On-site –Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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