Senior Executive, Project Support

2 days ago

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Exal Malaysia Sdn Bhd Full-time MYR 60,000 - MYR 96,000/year
  • Take ownership of day-to-day project support activities across assigned projects.
  • Coordinate project information, documentation and follow-up between project teams, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and head office.
  • Monitor key project deliverables, outstanding matters, material requirements and deadlines.
  • Prepare and review project trackers, reports, meeting minutes and management updates.
  • Follow up on outstanding actions and ensure matters are properly closed.
  • Identify administrative or coordination gaps that may affect project progress and "escalate them early."

Procurement & Material Coordination

  • Coordinate procurement activities including quotations, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and supplier documentation.
  • Review quotation comparisons and supporting documents before submission for approval.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and project teams on pricing, availability, specifications and delivery schedules.
  • Monitor material procurement and deliveries against project requirements and highlight potential delays.
  • Maintain visibility over outstanding purchases, deliveries and supplier matters.
  • Guide junior Project Support team members on procurement processes and documentation.

Project Administration & Document Control

  • Oversee project documentation, filing systems, registers and document control requirements.
  • Ensure drawings, submissions, approvals, correspondence and project records are properly maintained and traceable.
  • Review project documentation for completeness and accuracy before submission where required.
  • Support Engineers and QS teams with project paperwork, records and administrative coordination.
  • Ensure project support processes and records are consistently maintained across the team.

Team & Process Improvement

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Project Support Executives.
  • Coordinate workload and priorities within the project support function when required.
  • Develop and improve trackers, templates, workflows and administrative processes.
  • Identify recurring operational issues and recommend practical improvements.
  • Support the Project Office Manager in improving project support systems, controls and reporting.
  • Take on greater project support leadership responsibilities as the role develops.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Procurement or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in property development, construction, main contractor or related project environment.
  • Strong experience in project/site administration, procurement coordination and construction documentation.
  • Good understanding of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotations, delivery orders and supplier coordination.
  • Able to independently coordinate multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational, documentation and follow-up skills.
  • Confident communicating with project teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Experience guiding junior team members or coordinating administrative/support functions is an advantage.
  • Proactive, structured and accountable, with the maturity to identify problems and drive matters to closure.

We are looking for an experienced project support professional who is ready for more than administration — someone who can take ownership, improve how the team works and progressively grow into a project support leadership role.

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