Site Manager – Electrification, Medium Voltage Business

ABB

Site Manager responsible for leading on-site project execution and coordinating activities at medium to large construction sites in Malaysia. Requires extensive experience and strong technical knowledge.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeJohor Bahru • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading on-site project activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and contract specifications. Proficient in managing site teams and building effective relationships with customers and local organizations.

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Electrical Engineering BackgroundField Service ExperienceSite Manager ExperienceMV & LV Switchgears ExperienceFluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCost-effective ExecutionMaterial InstallationTesting and CommissioningDefects RectificationAs-built DocumentationMaterial ReconciliationSite De-mobilizationPunch List ClosureSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

ResourcefulIndependentCollaborativeSolutions DrivenGrowth Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Power TransformersUPSPTUCompact SubstationsE-HouseSCADA

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasData CenterConstruction Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all on-site activities of medium to large projects.
Ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
Lead the site team, defining main guidelines, and allocating tasks.
Coordinate all on-site activities to ensure the successful execution of material receiving, unloading, positioning, installation, testing, and commissioning, and defects rectification activities.
Attend all customer‑required site meetings in person.
Serve as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and local organizations.
Close all punch list, handover of installed equipment, as-built documentation, material reconciliation, site de-mobilization, etc., and receive the final certification from customer.

Requirements

What you’ll need

With Electrical Engineering background.
Willingness to Work On‑site (based in Johor) & travel.
With minimum 8 years in Field Service or Site Manager experience in Oil & Gas, Data Center or equivalent construction sites.
Experience with MV & LV Switchgears, Power Transformers, UPS, PTU, Compact Substations, E-House, SCADA or equivalent.
Resourceful, independent, collaborative, solutions driven with a growth mindset.
Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
Learning, development programs
hybrid/flexible work practices
Inclusive and safety-driven work culture