Chief Operating Officer (GLC - Property Development)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a senior leader to steer long-term land activation, master planning, and complex urban developments in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires steering design management, sustainability standards, and regulatory compliance across large-scale projects.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in real estate, including senior leadership within a major developer or GLC, with a proven track record delivering dense township and commercial portfolios.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of real estate experience with at least 8–10 years in a Senior Vice President, Executive Director, or C-suite capacity within a major property developer or conglomerate.
• GLC & public sector experience navigating regulatory frameworks and public stakeholder ecosystems in Malaysia.
• Proven delivery of large-scale township master plans and high-density integrated developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the long-term land activation roadmap, feasibility studies, yield evaluations, and master planning strategies.
• Drive design management, massing studies, authority compliance, BIM protocols, and IBS-based construction methodologies to meet milestones.
• Formulate business models for complex urban regeneration, TOD, JV, and land activation initiatives.
• Establish product design playbooks, bulk procurement efficiencies, and ESG-aligned sustainability standards.
• Interface with ministries, local government authorities, corporate JV partners, and institutional investors.

Skills

Chief operating officer

Project management

Property development

Urban planning

Land development

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Property Development, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Real Estate Management

Job description

about the company

A premier Malaysian Government-Linked Company (GLC) that plays a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia's urban land expansion, integrated commercial developments, and modern infrastructure.

about the job

• Strategic Development & Pipeline Growth: Lead the long-term land activation roadmap, feasibility studies, yield evaluations, and master planning strategies to grow the Group’s Gross Development Value (GDV).
• Development Execution & Quality Standards: Drive design management, massing studies, authority compliance, BIM protocols, and modern construction methodologies (such as IBS) to achieve project milestones within timeline and cost targets.
• Urban Renewal & Public-Private Partnerships: Formulate business models for complex urban regeneration, Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD), joint ventures (JV), and specialized land initiatives (e.g., public/Waqf land activations).
• Standardization & Sustainability: Establish product design playbooks, bulk procurement efficiencies, and green building standardizations (e.g., GBI, LEED) aligned with the Group’s ESG roadmap.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with relevant ministries, local government authorities (e.g., DBKL, state land offices), corporate JV partners, and institutional investors.

about the manager/team

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Property Development, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Real Estate Management. An MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 15–20 years of real estate experience with at least 8–10 years in a Senior Vice President, Executive Director, or C-suite capacity within a major property developer or conglomerate.
• GLC & Public Sector Nuance: Demonstrated experience navigating regulatory frameworks, statutory approvals, and public stakeholder ecosystems within Malaysian GLCs or public agency partnerships.
• Track Record: Proven delivery of large-scale township master plans, high-density integrated commercial projects, and sustainable residential portfolios.

skills

chief operating officer, project management, property developer, property development, high rise, mixed development, landed residential, residential, landed, klang valley, kuala lumpur, development projects

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree