ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROPERTY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

Carsome Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

CARSOME is seeking an Assistant Manager, Property Planning & Management at KYM, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience and a fixed-term, full-time contract.

You will oversee maintenance, security, and regulatory compliance across multiple facilities. Join a dynamic team to drive renovations, facility upgrades, and operations support while coordinating with Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Marketing to ensure seamless business activations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Property Management, Facilities Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in property, facilities, maintenance, project, or construction management.
• Experience managing renovation, fit-out, maintenance, and facilities projects across multiple sites.
• Good understanding of building maintenance, facilities operations, physical security, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong project coordination, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with AutoCAD will be an added advantage.
• Possess a valid driving licence and own transportation.
• Willing to travel nationwide and work outside normal office hours when required to support project implementation, maintenance activities, site activations, or operational emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of assigned properties to ensure safety and operability.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Conduct site inspections and facility audits to identify issues and improvements.
• Manage renovation, refurbishment, reinstatement, and upgrades across offices and EC/IC yards.
• Coordinate project implementation from planning to handover, tracking timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align requirements with project execution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain proper records and documentation.
• Monitor OPEX and CAPEX expenditure for projects and facilities.
• Support new site openings, relocations, and business expansion initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

MS Office

AutoCAD

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Property Management or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROPERTY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT KYM, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia 5 - 8 Years FIXED TERM CONTRACT-FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1. Property Maintenance & Facilities Management

Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of all assigned properties to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and operationally ready.

Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with established service level agreements (SLAs).

Coordinate and monitor maintenance vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely completion of works.

Conduct regular site inspections and facility audits to identify maintenance issues and improvement opportunities.

Monitor maintenance costs and ensure expenditure remains within approved budgets.

Ensure all maintenance records, reports, and documentation are properly maintained.

Manage renovation, refurbishment, reinstatement, and upgrading projects across offices, Experience Centers (EC), Inspection Centers (IC), yards, and operational facilities.

Coordinate project implementation from planning, quotation evaluation, contractor appointment, execution, and handover.

Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards to ensure successful project delivery.

Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and incorporate them into project execution.

Conduct site inspections and progress reviews to ensure works are completed according to specifications.

Ensure sites are operationally ready prior to business activation.

3. Physical Security Management

Manage and coordinate physical security initiatives across all company facilities.

Oversee the operation and maintenance of CCTV systems, access control systems, alarm systems, and other security infrastructure.

Coordinate CCTV footage requests and ensure compliance with internal policies and retention requirements.

Manage security guard services and monitor vendor performance.

Investigate security-related incidents and recommend corrective actions to mitigate future risks.

Conduct periodic security assessments and site inspections to identify security vulnerabilities.

4. Compliance & Regulatory Management

Ensure facilities comply with applicable regulatory, safety, and operational requirements.

Coordinate the renewal and maintenance of facility-related certifications, permits, and licenses, including fire safety requirements where applicable.

Support authority inspections, audits, and site assessments.

Track and follow up on corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, or compliance findings.

Maintain proper records and documentation for compliance purposes.

Manage service providers and contractors to ensure contractual obligations and performance standards are met.

Obtain and evaluate quotations for maintenance, renovation, and facility-related services.

Support procurement and tender exercises for property-related services and projects.

Monitor vendor performance and recommend improvements where necessary.

Ensure all vendors comply with company policies, safety requirements, and site regulations.

6. Stakeholder Coordination & Operational Support

Act as the primary liaison between the Property Department and internal stakeholders on facilities, maintenance, renovation, and security-related matters.

Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, Marketing, and other departments to support business requirements.

Provide timely updates on project progress, maintenance issues, and operational risks.

Assist in resolving facility-related issues to minimise operational disruptions.

Support new site openings, relocations, and business expansion initiatives as required.

7. Reporting & Administration

Prepare and maintain project trackers, maintenance reports, vendor performance reports, and management updates.

Monitor OPEX and CAPEX expenditure for assigned projects and facilities.

Ensure all property-related records, contracts, and documentation are properly maintained and accessible.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and cost management across the property portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Property Management, Facilities Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in property, facilities, maintenance, project, or construction management.
• Experience managing renovation, fit-out, maintenance, and facilities projects across multiple sites.
• Good understanding of building maintenance, facilities operations, physical security, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong project coordination, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with AutoCAD will be an added advantage.
• Possess a valid driving licence and own transportation.
• Willing to travel nationwide and work outside normal office hours when required to support project implementation, maintenance activities, site activations, or operational emergencies.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

26.06.2026

Job ID

J00431

Department

PROPERTY

Location

Location KYM, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Experience

5 - 8 Years

Employee Type

FIXED TERM CONTRACT-FULL TIME

Salary Range

MYR 5,000 - 6,000 (Monthly)

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About Us

CARSOME is Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform. With presence across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, we aim to digitalize the region’s used car industry by reshaping and elevating the car buying and selling experience.

CARSOME provides end-to-end solutions to consumers and used car dealers, from car inspection to ownership transfer to financing, promising a service that is trusted, convenient and efficient.

Vision

To create the most trusted vehicle ownership ecosystem powered by technology & data.

Mission

To provide our customers with peace of mind through the entire lifecycle of their pre-owned vehicle ownership experience.