Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager

Sunway Retail; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee retail projects from inception through to handover. The role involves managing consultants, overseeing authority submissions, and leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. With a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of experience in project management, candidates with experience in retail developments are highly preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience in retail mall developments/refurbishments or tenant coordination is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, RICS, or similar would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail projects through all phases including feasibility and construction.
• Manage consultants for timely and quality delivery of designs.
• Oversee statutory submissions and ensure necessary approvals are secured.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Construction/Project Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Ownership – Lead retail projects through all phases, including feasibility, consultant appointment, design development, authority approval, construction, completion, and handover.
• Consultant Management – Manage the selection, appointment, and performance of consultants, ensuring timely and quality delivery of designs, reports, and approvals.
• Authority Submissions & Approvals – Oversee all statutory submissions, liaise with relevant authorities, and ensure all permits and approvals are obtained on schedule.
• Project Planning & Scheduling – Develop project execution plans, master schedules, and milestones; monitor progress and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectives.
• Cost & Contract Control – Manage project budgets, procurement, tender evaluations, contracts, variation orders, and overall cost control to safeguard financial performance.
• Construction Management – Supervise site activities, resolve construction challenges, monitor quality and safety standards, and ensure timely delivery of works.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Coordinate closely with internal teams (Retail Planning, Leasing, Design Fit-Out, Operations, Carpark, Finance) and external stakeholders (contractors, consultants, tenants, and authorities).
• Problem-Solving & Issue Resolution – Anticipate and resolve project risks, conflicts, and delays through proactive management and solution-oriented decision‑making.
• Meetings & Reporting – Chair site meetings, issue accurate minutes, track action items, and provide management with clear project status reports.
• Handover & Defects Management – Ensure smooth transition from construction to operations through joint inspections, defect rectification, and project closure reporting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Construction/Project Management, or equivalent.

Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, RICS, or Professional Engineer/Registered Architect would be an added advantage.

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in project management.

Experience in retail mall developments/refurbishments or tenant coordination is highly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects successfully under tight deadlines.