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PROJECT INTEGRATION & INTERFACE MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
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Mahathir Sahabudin

Mahathir Sahabudin

Construction Manager | Project Integration & Interface Manager (Offshore / Onshore Oil & Gas)
84000, Johor, Malaysia

Summary

Senior Oil & Gas Project Construction and Interface Leader with over 20 years of international experience supporting major EPC, EPCIC and PMC developments including offshore platforms (CPP, Jacket, WHT, LQ & Helideck), subsea infrastructure (PLET, PLEM, and Mid Water Arch (MWA), LNG facilities and refinery mega projects. Extensive experience coordinating technical and execution interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operations teams within complex multi-contractor environments. Proven capability managing integration across offshore facilities, subsea systems, pipelines, utilities, fabrication yards and operating assets ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and technical delivery requirements. Strong background supporting client project management teams (PMT/PMC) and EPC contractors in resolving interface conflicts, coordinating engineering changes, supporting commissioning readiness and managing SIMOPS activities in live operating facilities. Recognized for delivering large-scale oil & gas projects safely while ensuring seamless integration between project packages and stakeholders.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Construction Manager / Construction Interface Lead

ECOCERES RENEWABLE FUEL SDN BHD
04.2024 - 03.2026
  • USD 500M Renewable Refinery Project
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning interfaces across ISBL and OSBL process facilities
  • Managing technical interfaces between engineering design teams, EPC contractors and operations representatives
  • Supporting interface coordination between process licensor's, construction contractors and commissioning teams
  • Monitoring construction readiness for system completion and start-up integration
  • Tracking interface issues and resolving technical conflicts between structural, mechanical and utilities systems
  • Facilitating SIMOPS coordination within live operating refinery environment
  • Key Achievements
  • Successfully supported project completion and handover to operations within schedule targets
  • Achieved more than 10 million safe manhours under SIMOPS controlled construction environment
  • Closed structural and mechanical punch items prior to system turnover to operations
  • (Project Owner)
  • Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

Construction Lead / Senior Construction Superintendent

MALAYSIA MARINE & HEAVY ENGINEERING (MMHE)
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • USD 350M USD 350M Offshore Development |15,000 MT Topside | 11,200 MT Jacket
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinated engineering, fabrication yard and offshore installation interfaces for topside structural integration
  • Managed technical coordination between structural, piping, mechanical and marine installation teams
  • Facilitated resolution of fabrication technical queries and design changes with engineering teams
  • Monitored fabrication progress and ensured alignment with offshore installation schedules
  • Supported module integration, load-out preparation and sail-away readiness
  • Key Achievements
  • Delivered major offshore topside fabrication within yard schedule
  • Achieved 10.5 million LTI-free manhours
  • Completed topside integration and load-out with no major structural NCRs
  • MAIN EPCIC Contractor
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.

Construction Lead / Senior Construction Superintendent

MALAYSIA MARINE & HEAVY ENGINEERING (MMHE)
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • USD 350M USD 350M Offshore Development |15,000 MT Topside | 11,200 MT Jacket
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinated engineering, fabrication yard and offshore installation interfaces for topside structural integration
  • Managed technical coordination between structural, piping, mechanical and marine installation teams
  • Facilitated resolution of fabrication technical queries and design changes with engineering teams
  • Monitored fabrication progress and ensured alignment with offshore installation schedules
  • Supported module integration, load-out preparation and sail-away readiness
  • Key Achievements
  • Delivered major offshore topside fabrication within yard schedule
  • Achieved 10.5 million LTI-free manhours
  • Completed topside integration and load-out with no major structural NCRs
  • MAIN EPCIC Contractor
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.

Deputy Construction Manager / Construction Lead & Interface (Structure & Utilities)

PETRONAS
01.2017 - 03.2022
  • Scale Operating Organization Environment
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Managed brownfield construction integration within operating refinery and offshore assets
  • Coordinated contractors performing structural and mechanical modifications under live plant SIMOPS
  • Ensured alignment between construction execution, operational constraints and permit-to-work systems
  • Facilitated coordination between engineering teams, contractors and operations during modifications
  • Supported system completion and readiness for commissioning activities
  • Key Achievements
  • Delivered multiple brownfield structural modification campaigns without major operational disruption
  • Maintained strict PTW and MOC governance in high H2S process facilities
  • Achieved strong HSSE performance across multiple contractor work fronts
  • (Asset Owner Organization) – Client Authority
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
  • Oversaw contract negotiations with vendors, securing favorable terms that benefited the project''s bottom line.

Senior Construction Engineer / Engineering Interface

FLUOR CORPORATION - PMC
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • USD 11Billion Refinery & Petrochemical Development
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinated engineering-construction interfaces between EPC contractors and client project management team
  • Monitored technical drawings, design revisions and engineering documentation across contractors
  • Supported integration between utilities, offsite facilities and interconnecting refinery systems
  • Participated in multi-contractor interface coordination meetings and technical reviews
  • Assisted in resolving design conflicts and construction interface constraints
  • Key Achievements
  • Supported execution of one of the largest refinery developments in Southeast Asia
  • Contributed to coordination of multiple EPC contractors across integrated project packages
  • (Seconded to PETRONAS RAPID Project)
  • Led weekly progress meetings with key stakeholders to review accomplishments, address concerns, and set priorities for upcoming tasks.
  • Contributed to business development efforts by assisting in proposal writing and client presentations.

Construction Manager & Interface / CSR - Offshore

LABUAN SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING (LSE)
12.2005 - 12.2014
  • Projects USD 50M–1B | Workforce up to 8,000
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Managed offshore topside (CPP), Jacket, WHP, LQ & Helideck fabrication, installation preparation and offshore hook-up coordination
  • Fabrication of SUBSEA structures (PLET, PLEM, MWA)
  • Coordinated engineering, fabrication and marine installation interfaces for offshore structures
  • Supervised welding, NDT coordination and structural erection activities
  • Coordinated load-out, sail-away and offshore installation readiness
  • Key Achievements
  • Delivered multiple offshore platform fabrication campaigns
  • Achieved strong structural welding quality performance with minimal rework
  • EPC Contractor / PMC CSR
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.

Project Engineer

Syarikat Petromigas
11.2004 - 11.2005

- Monitoring and resolved issues related to Yard fabrication (onshore and offshore) fabricate, inspections, authority firm, technical, logistics - work barges, work boats, offshore permit and etc.), machinery and tools (Offshore Inspection Certified), site team and registration people on board (Offshore Training Requirement - BOSEIT Course, Offshore Passport & etc.). Defined and compiled project specification and scope of work as a reference for the section with regards to erection sequence, heavy lift (Lifting Plan - Onshore & Offshore).

  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.

Project & Construction Engineer

ISICO (Oil & Gas) Sdn Bhd
11.2001 - 10.2004

Responsibilities:
- Planning, organize, coordinate and supervise the works according to the project schedule and requirement throughout the entire construction and Hook-Up arrangement period, finalizing requirements and specification in consultation with other disciplines, conversant with offshore installation and commissioning activities of maintenance, construction, hook-up, structure, pipeline, umbilical and survey activities and liaise with others sub-contractor for any area of concern or priority issue to be carried out and update daily and weekly progress report.

  • Reduced safety incidents by implementing comprehensive safety trainings and regular site inspections.
  • Determined costs of labor and materials for each project.

Project Coordinator

Bovis Lend Lease
10.2000 - 09.2001

Responsibilities:
- To coordinate for M&E Works

  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.

Education

M.D. - Project Management

Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Malaysia
04.2001 -

Professional – Exe. Diploma - Oil & Gas Technology

University Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
Labuan
10-2015

Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical

UiTM
Malaysia
08-2008

Diploma Of Engineering - Electrical

UiTM
Malaysia
07-1999

Skills

Project management

Scheduling and planning

Team collaboration and leadership

Quality assurance

Engineering

Health and safety compliance

Risk management

Progress documentation

Smartsheet and MS project

Project regulations

Milestone monitoring

Teamwork and collaboration

Multitasking Abilities

Problem-solving

Site management

Software

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Power BI Oil & Gas

SAP

PowerPoint

Python

Tableau

SQL

Certification

PMP Training (Training Attended) (PMI Member)

PROJECT SCALE EXPERIENCE

  • CATEGORY EXPOSURE
  • Refinery & LNG-Related Facilities Up to USD 11 Billion
  • Offshore Topside Structure (CPP) Up to 15,000 MT
  • Jacket Structure (CPP/WHP) Weight Up to 11,200 MT
  • Workforce Managed Up to 15,000+ personnel
  • LTI-Free Records 10+ Million Manhours
  • Environment Downstream | LNG | Offshore Platforms | Brownfield Assets | SUBSEA | Live Gas Plants | High-Risk SIMOPS

PROJECT INTEGRATION & INTERFACE MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE

  • Project Interface Management Planning
  • Interface Register and Interface Issue Log Control
  • EPC / EPIC Contractor Coordination
  • Engineering–Procurement–Construction Integration
  • Multi-Package Interface Management (Offshore / Subsea / Pipelines / Utilities)
  • Technical Data, Drawing and Design Change Coordination
  • Construction and Commissioning Readiness Alignment
  • SIMOPS Coordination in Operating Facilities
  • Stakeholder Coordination (Client, Contractors, Authorities)
  • Interface Milestone Tracking with Master Project Schedule
  • Brownfield Integration within Live Operating Assets
  • Risk Identification and Interface Conflict Resolution

AVAILABILITY

Notice Period: Immediately / 25th March 2026

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Construction Manager / Construction Interface Lead

ECOCERES RENEWABLE FUEL SDN BHD
04.2024 - 03.2026

Construction Lead / Senior Construction Superintendent

MALAYSIA MARINE & HEAVY ENGINEERING (MMHE)
04.2022 - 03.2024

Construction Lead / Senior Construction Superintendent

MALAYSIA MARINE & HEAVY ENGINEERING (MMHE)
01.2022 - 01.2024

Deputy Construction Manager / Construction Lead & Interface (Structure & Utilities)

PETRONAS
01.2017 - 03.2022

Senior Construction Engineer / Engineering Interface

FLUOR CORPORATION - PMC
01.2015 - 12.2016

Construction Manager & Interface / CSR - Offshore

LABUAN SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING (LSE)
12.2005 - 12.2014

Project Engineer

Syarikat Petromigas
11.2004 - 11.2005

Project & Construction Engineer

ISICO (Oil & Gas) Sdn Bhd
11.2001 - 10.2004

M.D. - Project Management

Open University Malaysia (OUM)
04.2001 -

Project Coordinator

Bovis Lend Lease
10.2000 - 09.2001

Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical

UiTM

Diploma Of Engineering - Electrical

UiTM

Professional – Exe. Diploma - Oil & Gas Technology

University Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
Mahathir SahabudinConstruction Manager | Project Integration & Interface Manager (Offshore / Onshore Oil & Gas)