Associate Director / Project Director - Project Management

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring an Associate Director / Project Director for project management in Batu Kawan, Penang. The role leads the delivery of complex construction and workplace projects from inception to completion, covering strategic planning, stakeholder management, governance and execution, while also overseeing portfolio, team development, business growth and invoicing processes through D-365.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members, foster a collaborative culture and demonstrate inclusive, accountable leadership.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers, acting as the main client contact and facilitating communication through meetings, reporting and documentation.
• Define project strategy, success factors and KPIs, establish governance frameworks and controls for quality, safety, compliance, risk and environmental management, and drive executive-level reporting and performance dashboards.
• Lead project controls for schedule, cost, risk and change management, and guide design development in line with client and regulatory requirements.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, from tender strategy to vendor selection, and build strong partnerships with consultants and vendors.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance with the cost management team, manage variations, support commercial negotiations and contract administration, and handle invoicing in D-365, including validation, tracking and compliance with client billing requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, collaborate with contractors and consultants to resolve construction issues, and manage permitting and statutory submissions.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations and market engagement, and capture lessons learned and benchmarking data.
• Plan resources across projects, forecast needs, address skill gaps and balance workloads.

Required profile

• Construction-related degree (e.g. Project Management, Construction Management, Design, Engineering) or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of experience in project management or construction projects (project manager, construction manager, procurement, vendor, consultant roles).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience managing people.
• Business acumen and experience in client-facing environments, including value management, value engineering and life cycle costing.