JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Construction Manager to join its Malaysia Business Unit, supporting an LNG project under development. The role will operate as part of the Owner's Project Delivery team, providing construction leadership and oversight from a project and execution assurance perspective.

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The Role

The Construction Manager ensures the safe, high‑quality, and schedule‑driven delivery of construction scopes through effective coordination with EPC contractors, engineering teams, and stakeholders. The role provides construction management oversight to ensure delivery in accordance with project design, specifications, budgets, schedules, and Owner standards.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables
• Supervises all areas on small projects and / or a subset / discipline on larger projects
• Responsible for management and execution of multiple field disciplines or a subset of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company's operating policies and principles.
• Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines / subset of on-site construction.
• Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities of materials and equipment.
• Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule
• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
• Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
• Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on-site construction. Utilise Commercial processes to capture variations effectively
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures
• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required
• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability
• Coordinates and supervises operational delivery of a moderate sized team of site construction personnel, does not have ongoing line management responsibility
• Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency. Receives limited supervision.
• Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term operational and financial results of a project and some influence on the longer-term results. Line management of small team.

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering
• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in construction management, preferably on LNG projects
• DOSH construction certification highly preferred
• Proven ability to manage contractors and subcontractors in complex environments
• Familiarity with quality control, commissioning readiness, and construction close-out processes

Key Skills:

• Appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant industry

Personal attributes:

• Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Display both good judgment and leadership qualities
• Ability to work with timelines/targets.
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required.
• Excellent interpersonal organizational, communication and team building skills.
• Role model Wood's values & behaviors

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

If you are an experienced Construction Manager, ready for your next challenge - apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.