Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead our Cleanroom & Mechanical & Electrical projects in Shah Alam. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, technical expertise, and proven leadership skills to ensure successful delivery of high-quality projects within scope, time, and budget.

Location: Shah Alam, Malaysia

Work Mode: Work from Office

Role: Project Manager – Cleanroom & M&E

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of cleanroom design, construction, MEP and architectural works from contract award through final handover.
• Manage MEP systems including HVAC/AHU, filtration, piping and related cleanroom infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules, work breakdown structures and critical-path milestones.
• Monitor project progress and ensure delivery within agreed scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Manage project profitability, cash flow, progressive claims, variations and overall budget allocation.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, EPC consultants, main contractors and internal management.
• Lead project kick-off meetings, weekly site progress reviews, management briefings and formal project reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Negotiate project variations, scope changes and contractual claims with clients and subcontractors.
• Proactively manage project issues and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Vendor, Procurement & Site Management

• Lead and coordinate project engineers, site supervisors and MEP subcontractors.
• Ensure daily project milestones, quality standards and site safety requirements are achieved.
• Oversee procurement strategies for critical and long-lead cleanroom equipment, including:
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Chilled Water Plant
• HEPA/ULPA filtration units
• Sandwich panels
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Manage subcontractor tendering, evaluation, appointment and performance.
• Coordinate procurement and project resources to minimise potential schedule delays.

Compliance, Validation & Handover

• Drive cleanroom qualification and validation activities, including:
• Design Qualification (DQ)
• Installation Qualification (IQ)
• Operational Qualification (OQ)
• Performance Qualification (PQ)
• Ensure compliance with applicable cleanroom standards and Malaysian statutory requirements.
• Oversee testing and balancing (TAB) documentation and reports.
• Manage Validation Master Plans (VMP), as-built documentation and other project close-out requirements.
• Coordinate operational training and final handover to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant working experience within the cleanroom and M&E industry.
• Strong practical expertise in at least one relevant engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience implementing and delivering cleanroom and M&E installation projects is mandatory.
• Candidates with cleanroom design experience will have an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom construction, MEP systems and project commissioning.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), CIDB Green Card and/or Certified Construction Project Manager qualification is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Strong command of spoken and written Mandarin.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary: RM7,500 - RM12,000

Benefits include:

• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS

Consultant in Charge

May Chong | 012 2801717 | may.chong@hunters-in.com