Senior Project Manager Railway / Rail Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on site Until 8/23/2026 10+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

**Senior Project Manager (Railway / Rail Infrastructure)**
**Location:** KL Site Based
**Work Schedule:** 6 days a week

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**Why You Should Apply:**
- Job security with a Malaysian main contractor boasting a 30-year history in construction and infrastructure projects.
- Access to a pipeline of property, rail, and energy projects (PETRONAS SWEC Licence).
- Strong reputation with PMCs and government agencies.
- Well-planned projects utilizing new BIM and Primavera P6 technologies to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

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**Key Responsibilities:**
- End-to-end delivery of railway projects, including planning, construction, safety, cost, quality, stakeholder management, and contractual performance.
- Execute rail projects with strong interface management capabilities.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in live or brownfield rail environments.

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**Requirements:**
- 10–15 years of experience in construction project management, specifically with direct railway or rail infrastructure project experience.
- Recent experience must be with a main contractor.
- Strong understanding of rail construction methodologies, including track works, civil works, and brownfield operations.

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**About the Company & Project:**
- Major Malaysian main contractor (non-GLC).
- Currently hiring for a rail project involving track works, civil structures, signaling, electrification, and depots.
- Reporting line to the Head of Projects, who has experience with MRT 1 & 2.

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**How to Apply:**
- Click the “apply” button.
- You may submit your CV or share your LinkedIn profile; the recruiter is flexible.
- The recruiter is happy to provide more information before you proceed.
- Every applicant or enquiry will receive a reply.

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**Additional Notes:**
- Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support are not provided.
- Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.

About this role

Summary

Manage end-to-end railway projects including planning, construction, safety, and stakeholder management.

Job title

Senior Project Manager Railway / Rail Infrastructure

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; on-site only, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

railway project managementrail construction methodologiesstakeholder managementcontract management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

railwayrail infrastructureconstructioncivil workssignaling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On-site City