Project Controls Lead (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The Design & Construction (D&C) is actively seeking a Project Controls leader to join our team. This position requires a results-driven, self-initiator and detail-oriented individual who will be responsible for the establishment and leadership for a large-scale, multi-year construction project. This is a critical leadership role focused on driving project control, consistency, and successful delivery.  Project Controls will assist with developing, implementing, and maintain PMO processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role requires a deep understanding of construction project management methodologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Establishment & Governance:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive PMO Project Controls framework, including methodologies, standards, templates, and tools tailored to the specific construction project.


• Establish and maintain project governance structures, including steering committees, project boards, and change control processes.


• Ensure adherence to PMO standards and methodologies across all project teams.


• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project and PMO performance.

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality control processes.


• Monitor project performance against baselines and provide regular status reporting to stakeholders.


• Identify and escalate project issues and risks, and work with project teams to develop mitigation strategies.


• Facilitate project stage gates and audits to ensure compliance with PMO standards and project requirements.

• Develop and maintain project dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into project status, risks, and issues.


• Analyze project data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.


• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports on project performance. Utilize earned value management (EVM) principles.

• Collaborate with resource managers to ensure projects are adequately staffed with qualified personnel.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management 
  
  
  
  • Extensive experience on medium-scale construction projects (>$50M).
  
  
  • Demonstrated experience in establishing and managing Project Controls processes
  
  
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.