Project Controls Lead (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Originally posted 29 October 2026 by the employer.

About the role

The Project Controls leader in Design & Construction (D&C) is responsible for the establishment and leadership of project controls for a large-scale, multi-year construction project.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive PMO Project Controls framework, including methodologies, standards, templates, and governance structures.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, quality control processes, and stage gate compliance.
• Monitor project performance against baselines and provide regular status reporting using earned value management (EVM) principles.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into project status, risks, and issues.
• Collaborate with resource managers to monitor resource utilization and ensure projects are adequately staffed.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including project sponsors, project managers, contractors, and vendors.

What you'll need

• 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 establishing and managing Project Controls processes, with knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficiency in project management software (such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Asana, Smartsheet, or Power BI/Tableau) and data analysis tools (such as Excel).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (such as PMBOK or Agile) and construction industry practices and regulations.

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