Construction Manager

Siemens Mobility is an outstanding place to have a career in an innovative environment. Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure business supplies the global markets of rail and road-bound transport with innovative products and solutions for Rail Automation, Rail Electrification and in the area of intermodal mobility, apps and backend systems.

Your Role - Impactful, Meaningful And Future-Oriented

As Construction Manager for the KVDT2 signalling project, you will lead and manage all site installation works from mobilisation through installation, testing support and handover. You will manage the site team and subcontractors, act as the main site contact for the Main Contractor and client, and work closely with the technical team to deliver the works safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality.

• Lead and manage all mainline railway signalling installation works at site, wayside and indoor, in line with approved drawings, specifications, standards, the project programme and KTMB operational requirements.
• Plan, organise and deploy construction resources, including site supervisors, technicians, subcontractor workforce, plant, tools and equipment, to make the best use of possessions, track access windows and project milestones.
• Lead, guide and develop the site construction team. Hold daily briefings, manage work allocation, attendance and discipline, and make sure staff have the required competencies and safety certifications.
• Manage installation subcontractors: define scope and work packages, monitor performance, progress, quality and safety, verify work done and progress claims, and make sure contract requirements are met in full.
• Act as the main Siemens site contact with the Main Contractor, KTMB, consultants and other contractors for all site interface matters, including track access, possession booking, permit-to-work, and interfaces with civil, track, electrification and telecommunication works.
• Coordinate closely with the design, technical, and testing and commissioning teams to resolve site queries and technical queries, manage design clarifications and red-line markups, and make sure installations are ready for testing and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain the construction programme and weekly look-ahead plans in line with the master schedule. Track progress against the plan and recommend recovery actions where needed.
• Work with Logistics and Warehouse to make sure materials and equipment arrive on site in line with installation dates, are fit for purpose and come with complete documentation. Make sure tools and equipment are controlled and kept secure.
• Review and approve Installation Method Statements, risk assessments and Inspection and Test Plans. Make sure Requests for Inspection (RFIs) are raised, tracked and closed on time.
• Build and maintain a strong safety culture on site. Enforce Siemens EHS requirements, KTMB railway safety rules and Malaysian regulations (OSHA, CIDB), and identify and reduce risks in the live mainline railway environment.
• Monitor and control site budgets and costs. Record site events that affect scope, schedule or cost, and support change control, variations and claims together with the Project Manager.
• Chair regular construction progress meetings, attend coordination meetings with the client and Main Contractor, and provide accurate progress reports to the Project Manager and senior management.
• Maintain strong discipline in supervision, inspection and documentation. Day-to-day site supervision will be handled by the Site Supervisors, while the Construction Manager manages the overall construction works. This role is mainly office-based, focusing on planning, coordination, control and reporting, with regular site visits, inspections and attendance during critical activities and possessions.
• Take overall responsibility for installation records, as-built documentation, close-out documents and the handover of completed site works to the client.

Your Qualifications and Skills - Digital and Solid

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in railway signalling or rail systems construction and installation, with proven experience in a construction management or site leadership role managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Experience in Malaysian mainline railway projects (KTMB) is a strong advantage.
• Good technical knowledge of signalling installation, including interlockings, point machines, axle counters, track circuits, signals, cable routes, and equipment rooms and location cases.
• Proven experience working in live railway or brownfield environments, including possession planning, track access and permit-to-work processes.
• Experience managing subcontract packages and interfaces with Main Contractors, clients and consultants, including progress measurement and variations.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian safety requirements (OSHA, CIDB). Valid CIDB card and KTMB track safety certification are an advantage.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office. Knowledge of MS Project or Primavera is an advantage.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends for possession works, and to travel along the project alignment.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career, professional & personal development

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

Contract Type: 12 months contract (extendable depending on project requirements)

We support a diverse workforce.

Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also genuinely supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.