MEP Assistant Site Manager (Industrial & Science) - Penang

About the role

Turner & Townsend is recruiting an MEP Assistant Site Manager for an industrial and science project in Penang. The role supports project planning and execution, leads cross-functional teams and acts as a key point of contact for clients and consultants.

Key responsibilities

• Define and support project success criteria covering time, cost, quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project finances and align them with budgetary targets with the project quantity surveyor team.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams and manage the flow of information through meetings and written communication.
• Maintain project governance, prepare formal progress reports and ensure compliance with quality, safety, health and environmental standards.
• Act as a key contact for clients and consultants, identify new business opportunities and capture project learnings in internal knowledge systems.

Required profile

• Degree in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing semiconductor / industrial projects.
• Proven experience leading small to medium-sized construction projects of low to medium complexity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English required.