COO / General Manager - Operations, Projects & Construction

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public listed infrastructure engineering and construction company in Kuala Lumpur is searching for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their executive team. This pivotal position involves providing strategic leadership across operational functions, championing efficiency, and playing a crucial role in business development. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in senior operational roles, particularly in the engineering and construction sectors, and has experience in public listed environments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior operational leadership role within Infrastructure, Engineering & Construction.
• Expertise in project management, general operations, business development support, and P&L management.
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate business development initiatives into operational reality.
• Experience in a public listed environment with understanding of compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to all operational functions, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to high standards.
• Champion operational efficiency across the organization.
• Play an integral role in Business Development for tender preparation and pricing strategies.
• Oversee resource planning, budget development, and financial monitoring.

Job description

COO / General Manager - Operations, Projects & Construction

Our client, a Public Listed Infrastructure Engineering and Construction company, is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their executive leadership team. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned professional who can seamlessly bridge project execution with overarching business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to all operational functions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Champion operational efficiency across the organization, optimizing resources, processes, and systems.

Play an integral role in Business Development, providing operational insight for tender preparation, submission, and pricing strategies to secure profitable new projects.

Oversee group-wide resource planning, budget development, and financial monitoring, ensuring the company's strategic and financial objectives are met.

Ideal Profile

A proven track record in a senior operational leadership role within the Infrastructure, Engineering & Construction, or EPC industries.

Expertise extends beyond Project Management to encompass general operations, business development support, and P&L management.

A strategic thinker with the ability to translate business development initiatives into operational reality.

Experience in a public listed environment is highly advantageous, with an understanding of the associated compliance and reporting rigors.