Chief Executive Officer

Agensi Pekerjaan Joint Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to steer strategic vision and manage large scale construction projects across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of senior leadership experience in the construction industry, a proven record of delivering significant projects, and outstanding strategic and financial acumen. This position requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence, compliance with regulations, and fostering a high-performing, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years of senior leadership experience in the Construction industry.
• Proven track record of delivering large scale projects for commercial and residential buildings.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement long-term strategies aligned with industry trends.
• Lead project delivery, resource planning, and productivity across sites.
• Oversee all financial functions including budgeting and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with construction regulations and safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, investors, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead and drive the strategic vision of our client who will be operating Construction Projects across South East Asia region. As a CEO, you will be responsible for setting the overall direction and objectives of the company, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a high-performing and innovative culture.

Our client is Bumiputera company that provides comprehensive advisory, consulting. They are diversified into 10 business lines and operating for large scale projects.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Leadership: Define and implement long-term strategies aligned with industry trends, client demands, and construction best practices.

Operational Oversight: Lead project delivery, resource planning, and productivity across multiple construction sites, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Financial Management: Oversee all financial functions including budgeting, cost control, tendering, and commercial performance to ensure profitability and growth.

Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to construction regulations, health and safety standards (e.g., OSHA, local building codes), and corporate governance policies.

Client & Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company with clients, investors, contractors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring high standards of communication and service delivery.

Identifying new business opportunities and market trends, and positioning the company to capitalise on them

Fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

What we’re looking for

Minimum of 15+ years of senior leadership experience, preferably in the Construction industry.

Proven track record of delivering Large scale projects for commercial and residential buildings/sites.

Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective business plans

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders

Hands on experience dealing with EPC and MEP projects is mandatory.

Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and resources effectively

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing team.

About us

Agensi Pekerjaan Joint Resources Sdn Bhd is a leading provider of recruitment and human resources services in Malaysia. we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality talent solutions to a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to multinational corporations. Our mission is to be the partner of choice for organizations seeking to build and retain exceptional teams, and we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the industry.

If you are an experienced, visionary leader who is passionate working for large scale construction projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application now.

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