Joy Gumz Once Said, “Operations Keeps The Lights On, Strategy Provides A Light At The End Of The Tunnel, But Project Management Is The Train Engine That Moves The Organization Forward.”
Many a times, companies find themselves constantly slamming into one brick wall after another. Amidst that, staying positive and being focused can get tough. Businesses as they grow, hence need a reliable Project Management Consultant (PMC) to help them juggle between time, cost and quality. Malaysia-based Afrima Consulting Engineer is a leading example of a PMC, helping businesses meet the ever-increasing demand for power and energy industries in both domestic and international markets.
“A good PMC shall be a good predictor of the upcoming events in the projects, be prepared with the solutions, able to adapt and use the PMBOK diligently. As a project management consultant, we at Afrima Consulting Engineer always have the ‘Out of the Box Idea’, holistic approaches, problem-solving skills, 'all are possible' attitudes, and high professionalism.
Moreover, we are subject matter experts, with excellent communication skills, diplomatic approach, well versed in contract and contract laws and have the ability to relate it to the issues/events and advise the client accordingly,” says Datuk Ir N.Purushothaman Nair, CEO of Afrima Consulting Engineer. The company’s strong presence in more than 15 countries, highly competent engineers, close and reputable relations with client has given it an edge in the PMC market. Afrima is registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF), the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), TNB Vendor, SPAN, SEDA, CIDB, the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA), Electricite Du Cambodge, Electricite Du Laos, Energy Fiji, Asian Development Bank, Sarawak Energy Bhd, SESB.
Since The Genesis Afrima Consulting Engineer Sdn Bhd, formerly known as PCM Sdn Bhd was established in 1999 and rebranded in 2014. Afrima Consulting has grown multifold since its inception and carved a niche for itself on the global front. Over the last
seven years, the company has brought the Malaysian brand to more than 15 countries, won bids in many international projects despite competition from other International Consultants and has emerged as one of the largest Power/Energy Industry related consultants not only in Asia but on the global front. It has been accredited with the prestigious IEM Award in recognition of its contribution to the Engineering Industry on the 26th of December 2021, during the IEM’s 62nd Annual Dinner and Award Night by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), as well as KLSICCI Award in 2019. The core strength of the firm lies in its highly competent and dedicated team comprising professionals coming from multicultural backgrounds, having global experience in Power Transmission and Renewable Energy, of all ages ranging from 22 to 75 years. The firm has trained many local graduates and given them exposure on international projects, nurtured young engineers to excel in the field of engineering, soft skills, management skills, business skills, and more.
All-Encompassing Service From Specialists
Clients from across the globe have benefited from the allencompassing service specialists of the company. “Our team have an extensive and wide-ranging understanding on all matters pertaining to the development and operation of power generation, transmission and distribution facilities", adds Datuk. Afrima’s comprehensive services range from macro level national energy policy to detailed facility design and research of a particular issue. The company provides variety of services, particularly in Power Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Energy projects, such as Detailed Design Engineering Works, EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management), Lender’s Engineer, Third Party Consultant, Sub-Consultant, Owner’s Engineer, Independent Engineer, Technical Advisor, Project Management Consultant, Independent Checkers, Supply Applications, Bid Assist, Power System Studies and more.
Onward & Upward
Afrima Consulting Engineer is driven by the vision to be a global leader and the preferred energy consultant for clients. Afrima has successfully built a pleasant and congenial working environment for employees to work as a family. The firm’s success can be attributed to the collaborative efforts of everyone in the organization, who has enabled Afrima to be where it is today.
The core strength of the firm lies in its highly competent and dedicated team comprising professionals coming from multicultural backgrounds, having global experience in Power Transmission and Renewable Energy, of all ages ranging from 22 to 75 years
In the future, the company hopes to open branch offices in Kuching (Sarawak), Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), and Cambodia as well as register in Australia or New Zealand and India. Further, Afrima intends to merge or acquire other consultancy firms to strengthen its group. The team at Afrima is also looking forward to diversifying its business in Environmental & Best Management Practice (BMP), assessment & value engineering of assets, Inspection & Forensic Engineering, and Water & Wastewater Industry, both locally and globally. “At Afrima Consulting Engineer, we continually aim to develop innovative solutions for clients by leveraging our experience and effective approach to produce efficient, professional, value added and cost efficient solutions that assist clients to achieve desired results", concludes Datuk.
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