Construction Manager

LEIGHTON ASIA
, established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialize in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world's largest leading international contractors and the world's largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group's highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in Malaysia.

Project Manager/ Construction Manager

Job Duties

Project planning

• Create project management program in consultation with supervisor and subordinate (Senior Site Agent and Planning Manager); Seek support from supervisor on resource allocation, as required
• Identify personnel to be staffed on the project basis number and skill requirements; Assign accountabilities to subordinates and guide them in cascading down the same within their respective teams
• Identify parts of the project to be sub-contracted basis contract requirements as well as understanding of internal capabilities and resource availability
• Guide subordinates in supplier and sub-contractor selection; Seek necessary approvals from supervisors, if required; Review supplier/sub-contractor performance on a periodic basis and take correction action, as required
• Guide subordinate (Construction Manager) in developing the short[1]term construction plan using a bottom-up approach; Review and approve the same and seek validation from the client

Project monitoring and tracking

• Oversee project progress against the project plan on-going basis Guide subordinates in resolving any issues/delays
• Seek support from supervisors to provide any additional internal/external resources required
• Report project progress to superiors in a timely manner; highlight any major concerns and seek support on addressing the same
• Set up key progress monitoring tools for effectively communicating progress and status through meaningful data

Relationship management

• Prepare project progress reports and share with the client on a periodic basis as mandated by the contract
• Proactively inform the client of any time overruns and measures being taken to address the same
• Proactively inform client of matters which will result in claims for additional costs and/or time
• Maintain strong working relationships with major suppliers and sub[1]contractors for smoothly running ground operations
• Interface with representatives of other contractors as required to ensure mutual cooperation and a beneficial working relationship
• Maintain good working relationships with the local community; Support subordinates in resolving any public complaints/concerns

Commercial management

• Negotiate with key individuals in the supplier/sub-contractor organisation for more favourable rates and/or terms on high-value deals
• Review project cost on an on-going basis; analyse cost overruns and identify possibilities of recovering the same from the client/sub[1]contractor in consultation with subordinates
• Support subordinates by front-ending discussions on major additional costs to be recovered from the client/sub-contractors
• Review project financials including cash flows and forecasted costs and report the same to supervisor on a periodic basis; Seek support on measures to improve project financials, if required
• Oversee proper notification & submission of claims to the client to maximise entitlement to compensation through the contract

Quality management

• Review quality reports from subordinates on a monthly basis
• Oversee adherence to quality management guidelines of LAIO and project quality requirements
• Guide subordinates in handling major exceptions/deviations
• Provide planning/resource support requested by subordinates or the Quality team in training project team members on environmental/quality related concepts
• Cascade any company-level initiatives to project level; oversee implementation of the same through subordinates

People management

• Set objective goals, evaluate performance of subordinates and provide them regular feedback
• Identify performance gaps in subordinates and provide necessary support to close such gaps
• Recognise and encourage high performing subordinates
• Train and mentor subordinates on technical as well as behavioural aspects of their respective roles
• Provide opportunities to the team to develop their capabilities
• Resolve issues faced by subordinates

Safety, Health & Environmental

• Oversee timely training of the project team and sub-contractor team on all HSE guidelines of LAIO and local governmental regulations; Oversee adherence of the project team to safety walks
• Review HSE reports received from subordinates on a weekly basis; Guide subordinates on addressing existing/potential concerns
• Cascade any company-level initiatives to project level; oversee implementation of the same through subordinates
• Address the team on a regular basis regarding the criticality of HSE in the organisation and its linkage with project success
• Provide strong & visible leadership of safety and drive commitment of project team to safety objectives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Total work experience: 15++ years of experience in projects of comparable magnitude and complexity
• Knowledge of construction management
• Knowledge of LAIO and governmental regulations on HSE
• Knowledge of LAIO quality guidelines
• Knowledge of engineering, design and construction concepts and procedures

Interested parties, pleaseapply with full resume stating present and expected salary in your application. Bysubmitting your personal data for recruitment purposes,Applicantsunderstood andagreed that the Company may retain such personal data up to a period oftwoyears for the recruitment of any suitable position within the Company.

Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.

For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit ourLeighton Company Website.