Project Manager, MEE (Utilities) (Kuala Lumpur)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage utility relocation projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, quality, and timelines.

• Coordinate with utility providers, local authorities, consultants, contractors, and clients to obtain approvals and facilitate project implementation.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, resource plans, and recovery actions to ensure project milestones and contractual obligations are achieved.

• Oversee relocation works involving electrical, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, and other utility infrastructure.

• Manage project budgets, cost control, variation orders, and commercial performance to achieve financial targets.

• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) requirements, statutory regulations, and company standards.

• Lead stakeholder engagement and resolve technical, operational, and project-related issues to maintain project progress and client satisfaction.

• Coach and develop project teams while fostering a high-performance, safety-focused, and collaborative working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Infrastructure Engineering, or equivalent fields.

• Minimum 12 years of working experience, including at least 7-10 years in utility relocation, infrastructure, M&E/MEE, highway, rail, or related project management.

• Strong experience in managing utility stakeholders and authorities such as utility asset owners, government agencies, local councils, consultants, and contractors.

• Proven leadership, project management, commercial, and stakeholder management skills, with Professional Engineer (PE) registration and/or PMP certification considered an added advantage.