Job Description

Job Title: Project Control Manager

Industry:

Mechanical Engineering & Construction (EPC, Fabrication, Piping, Tankage, Installation)

Experience:

Minimum 10 years

Reporting To:

CEO

Location:

Project Sites & Head Office

Job Purpose

The Project Control Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and leading the project controls function across mechanical engineering construction projects. This includes planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, risk management, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and deep technical understanding of mechanical construction works including piping, structural steel, tanks, equipment installation, and fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop and manage integrated project schedules (Level 3-5) using Primavera P6 / MS Project Establish project baselines, milestones, and work breakdown structures (WBS) Lead planning workshops with project, construction, and engineering teams Monitor critical path and implement recovery plans where required

Cost Control & Budget Management

Establish project cost control systems and budget tracking mechanisms Monitor project costs, commitments, variations, and cashflow Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) Track manhours, productivity, and earned value

Progress Measurement & Reporting

Implement progress measurement systems for engineering, procurement, fabrication, and site construction Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients Monitor KPI performance (schedule, cost, productivity, risk) Track subcontractor progress and performance

Risk & Change Management

Lead project risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning Manage change control, variation orders, and claims support Identify schedule and cost risks early and recommend corrective actions

Contract & Commercial Support

Support contract administration and commercial teams Assist in claims preparation, EOT submissions, and contractual correspondence Ensure compliance with contract requirements and reporting obligations

Resource & Manpower Planning

Prepare manpower loading and resource histograms Monitor productivity, efficiency, and deployment of site resources Support mobilization and demobilization planning

Stakeholder & Client Interface

Act as the focal point for project controls with clients and consultants Participate in progress meetings and steering committee reviews Provide executive dashboards and management reports

Systems & Governance

Establish project control procedures, templates, and best practices Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy Lead and mentor planning engineers, cost engineers, and document controllers

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Minimum

10 years' experience

in Mechanical Engineering Construction / EPC environment Proven experience in: Piping, tankage, fabrication, and mechanical installation projects Large-scale industrial projects (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, LNG, Industrial Plants) Strong knowledge of project controls best practices

Software Skills

Primavera P6 (mandatory) MS Project Advanced MS Excel (pivot, dashboards, cost tracking) Power BI / dashboards (preferred) ERP / Cost Control Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) - advantage

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and team management Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills High commercial and contractual awareness Strong communication and stakeholder management Ability to work under pressure in fast-track project environments Detail-oriented with strong reporting discipline

Personal Attributes

Results-driven and execution-focused High integrity and accountability Strong planning and organisational mindset Proactive and solution-oriented Able to lead multi-disciplinary teams across multiple projects
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM9,260.25 per month

Benefits:

Opportunities for promotion
Work Location: In person