Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Construction Project Engineer to join its Malaysia Business Unit, supporting the delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects. The role will operate as part of the Onsite Owner’s Representative team, ensuring technical coordination, quality compliance, and smooth execution of construction activities in alignment with Owner standards and project objectives.

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The Role

The Construction Project Engineers will act as the Owner’s Representative on site, responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction activities, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and commissioning requirements. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in managing complex, fast-track construction environments with multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Malaysia

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 

• Medical Insurance Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 

• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 

Key Responsibilities

Site Execution

• Develop and maintain material delivery schedules aligned with construction milestones and commissioning requirements

• Coordinate with Owner, General Contractor, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials

• Monitor long-lead items and critical equipment to prevent delays

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety-first culture and enforce adherence to EHS requirements and regulatory standards

• Monitor quality of installations and verify compliance with approved Quality Plans

• Support resolution of non-conformance issues and drive corrective actions

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary on-site liaison between the Owner, AE, General Contractor, subcontractors, and consultants • Participate in daily coordination meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution sessions • Ensure timely communication and escalation of risks or deviations to the Project Manager

Schedule & Progress Management

• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules; identify delays and support recovery planning • Validate contractor progress reporting and ensure alignment with actual site conditions • Provide accurate updates and reporting to the Owner and project leadership

Documentation & Close-out

• Maintain accurate site records, redlines, and construction documentation • Support punch list management and ensure timely completion of close-out deliverables • Assist in preparing handover documentation for commissioning and operations

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in construction management for large-scale construction projects

Key Skills:

• Construction Management & Site Coordination

• Safety & Quality Oversight

• Schedule Monitoring & Recovery Planning

• Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Commissioning Readiness Support