Assistant General Manager, Project

Wing Tai Properties Limited; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staggered working hours

Comprehensive medical, dental, health,

Work-life Balance

Job summary

Wing Tai Malaysia Property Management Sdn Bhd. invites a senior leader to oversee Planning & Development, Project Management and Business Development across a dynamic property development portfolio in Penang.

You will drive feasibility studies, master planning, approvals, and construction through to project completion, ensuring timely delivery and cost effectiveness. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering and at least 15 years in property development, including 5+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Housing, Building & Planning, Town Planning, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience in property development with strong exposure to landed residential development.
• At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership position within a property developer.
• Proven track record in managing property development projects from feasibility and conceptualisation through planning, approvals, construction, and project completion.
• Strong experience in feasibility studies, development planning, project management, project costing, and property market assessment.
• Strong understanding of the property development lifecycle, statutory requirements, project economics, construction processes, and market trends.
• Commercially astute with strong knowledge of development costing, project feasibility, market trends, and investment considerations.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop, and align multi-disciplinary and multi-level teams towards common objectives.
• Resourceful, proactive, results-oriented, and able to make sound decisions in a fast-paced property development environment.
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management and EXCO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Planning & Development, Project Management, and Business Development functions, ensuring coordination and delivery of departmental objectives.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the property development value chain, from feasibility, planning, approvals and construction through to project completion.
• Formulate and implement departmental strategies, objectives, KPIs, work plans, and budgets.
• Lead and monitor multiple development projects to ensure timely delivery, quality, cost efficiency and compliance with objectives.
• Oversee project feasibility studies, development planning, project costing, market assessment, and development strategies to support informed decisions.
• Monitor project performance, including cost, quality, progress, risks, and milestones, addressing delays.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to teams, fostering high-performance collaboration.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, authorities and stakeholders for effective execution.
• Prepare and present management reports, feasibility assessments, proposals and strategic recommendations to Senior Management and EXCO.
• Provide strategic input on new development opportunities, market trends, and growth initiatives.
• Establish relationships with consultants, contractors, authorities and partners; support other departments as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, systems and performance.
• Undertake other duties and projects as assigned by Management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Communication

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Job description

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Lead and oversee the Planning & Development, Project Management, and Business Development functions, ensuring effective coordination and delivery of departmental objectives.

Provide strategic and operational leadership across the property development value chain, from feasibility, planning, design, approvals and construction through to project completion.

Formulate and implement departmental strategies, objectives, KPIs, work plans, and budgets in alignment with the Company's corporate goals.

Lead and monitor multiple development projects to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, cost effectiveness, and compliance with approved project objectives.

Oversee project feasibility studies, development planning, project costing, market assessment, and development strategies to support informed investment and business decisions.

Monitor project performance, including cost, quality, progress, risks, and key project milestones, and take appropriate action to address issues and potential delays.

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to departmental teams, fostering a high-performance and collaborative working environment.

Manage and coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project execution.

Prepare and present management reports, project updates, feasibility assessments, business proposals, and strategic recommendations to Senior Management and EXCO.

Provide strategic input on new development opportunities, property market trends, development potential, and business growth initiatives.

Monitor market conditions, development trends, construction costs, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks affecting the Company's projects and business strategies.

Support the optimisation of project costs, development returns, and overall project performance while maintaining the required quality and development objectives.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, authorities, business partners, and other key stakeholders.

Provide technical and project-related support to the Property Management Department and other departments where required.

Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, systems, and departmental performance.

Undertake other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Housing, Building & Planning, Town Planning, or other relevant disciplines.

Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience in property development, with strong exposure to landed residential development.

At least 5 years of experience in a senior management or leadership position within the property developer.

Proven track record in managing property development projects from feasibility and conceptualisation through planning, approvals, construction, and project completion.

Strong experience in feasibility studies, development planning, project management, project costing, and property market assessment.

Strong understanding of the property development lifecycle, relevant statutory requirements, project economics, construction processes, and market trends.

Commercially astute with strong knowledge of development costing, project feasibility, market trends, and investment considerations.

Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop, and align multi-disciplinary and multi-level teams towards common business and project objectives.

Resourceful, proactive, results-oriented, and able to make sound decisions in a fast-paced property development environment.

Strong presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management and EXCO.

Job Highlights

Staggered working hours

Comprehensive medical, dental, health screening, vision care and insurance benefits

Work-life Balance

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