Civil & Infrastructure Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting To: Civil & Infrastructure Engineer

Coverage: Sabah & Indonesia

Job Purpose

To support the planning, assessment, coordination and optimisation of estate road infrastructure and quarry materials used for road construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and gravelling works.

The position focuses on improving infrastructure planning, material sourcing, cost efficiency and resource utilisation through technical assessments, data analytics and digital solutions, while working closely with estate management and relevant operational teams.

Job Responsibilities

1. Estate Road Mapping & Infrastructure Planning

• Develop and maintain mapping of estate road networks, quarry locations, external suppliers and transportation routes.
• Assess road conditions and coordinate with estate management to establish road maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrading priorities.
• Assist in preparing annual road maintenance and infrastructure improvement programmes.

2. Road Materials Assessment & Quantity Estimation

• Assess and estimate stone and aggregate requirements for estate road construction, maintenance and gravelling.
• Review material specifications, application thicknesses and consumption rates to ensure efficient utilisation.
• Coordinate with estate management to forecast material requirements based on road conditions and planned work programmes.

3. Quarry Performance & Cost Optimisation

• Evaluate the efficiency and cost competitiveness of in-house quarries against external material suppliers.
• Analyse quarry production costs, material pricing, transportation expenses and delivered costs.
• Identify opportunities to optimise material sourcing, quarry utilisation and transportation logistics.

4. Materials Tracking & Utilisation

• Monitor and reconcile quantities of materials produced, purchased, delivered and utilised.
• Analyse actual material consumption against planned quantities and identify discrepancies or wastage.
• Maintain records to improve resource allocation, cost control and future planning accuracy.

5. Estate Road Engineering & Construction

• Assist in the planning, design coordination and implementation of estate road construction, rehabilitation and upgrading works.
• Conduct site inspections to assess road conditions, drainage requirements and construction quality.
• Coordinate with estate management and contractors to monitor work progress, material usage and compliance with approved specifications.
• Support the preparation of preliminary cost estimates, technical specifications and scopes of work for road infrastructure projects.

6. AI, Data Analytics & Digitalisation

• Utilise Excel, AI and other digital tools to analyse material consumption, procurement trends, transportation costs and operational efficiency.
• Develop databases, dashboards and analytical tools to support infrastructure planning and management decisions.
• Explore opportunities for digitalisation and automation to improve reporting accuracy, resource planning and operational efficiency.

7. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare periodic reports on road conditions, material consumption, quarry performance, project progress and cost efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to road maintenance practices, material sourcing, construction methods and resource utilisation.
• Work closely with estate management, quarry operators, contractors and the Civil & Infrastructure team to implement improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

1. Educational Qualification – Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related technical discipline.
2. Relevant Experience – Fresh graduates with strong technical and analytical capabilities are encouraged to apply for the Junior Executive position. Candidates with approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience in road construction, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance, quarry materials or plantation infrastructure may be considered for the Executive position.
3. Technical Knowledge – Good understanding of road construction and maintenance methods, drainage systems, aggregate materials, quantity estimation, technical specifications and construction costing.
4. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Strong analytical capabilities, particularly in material quantity assessment, cost comparisons, consumption analysis, reconciliation and identification of operational improvement opportunities.
5. Cost & Resource Management – Ability to evaluate material sourcing options, transportation costs, resource utilisation and cost efficiency.
6. Digital & AI Competency – Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with digital reporting and data analysis tools. Willingness to learn and apply AI, mapping applications and digital solutions to improve planning and operational efficiency.
7. Site Inspection & Coordination – Ability to conduct field assessments, collect and analyse site information, coordinate with estate management and contractors, and monitor infrastructure work progress.
8. Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Good communication, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to work effectively with estate management, quarry operators, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
9. Independence & Adaptability – Self-motivated, detail-oriented and capable of working independently, including in remote plantation environments, with appropriate technical guidance from the reporting engineer.
10. Travel Requirements – Must be willing and able to travel frequently to plantation estates and quarry locations in Sabah and Indonesia, including extended site visits when required.
11. Language Proficiency – Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia would be an added advantage.
12. Additional Advantage – Experience in plantation road infrastructure, quarry material assessment, GPS/GIS mapping, AutoCAD, Power BI or similar analytical and engineering tools would be advantageous.