DEPUTY MANAGER, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

KPJ Healthcare Berhad

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a Deputy Manager for Property Management & Development to oversee asset governance and drive planning, development, and optimisation across the group.

The role requires coordinating feasibility studies, designing governance frameworks, and monitoring project execution to maximise asset value while working with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management, or related fields.
5–7 years of relevant experience in project management, asset management, facilities development, or related functions.
Experience delivering medium to large-scale projects, preferably in healthcare, commercial, or infrastructure environments.
Knowledge of project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, and handover.
CAPEX tracking, cost control, basic contract administration, and coordination with consultants/contractors.
Liaising with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to meet milestones, quality, and timelines.
Familiarity with regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements for facilities or development projects.
Ability to prepare project documentation, progress reports, and presentations for management review.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset registry covering all KPJ-owned land, properties, facilities, and major equipment.
Ensure proper documentation, tagging, valuation visibility, and lifecycle monitoring of all assets.
Develop and implement policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks for asset identification, utilisation, maintenance, optimisation, and disposal.
Conduct periodic asset audits with hospitals and business units to ensure data accuracy, utilisation status, and governance compliance.
Assess asset utilisation and performance, identify opportunities to optimise returns (repurposing, redevelopment, leasing, disposal).
Provide structured analysis and recommendations to Management to support asset optimisation decisions.
Support feasibility studies, business case assessments, and planning for new developments, expansions, refurbishments, and upgrades.
Coordinate design reviews, project scopes, cost estimates, and timelines with consultants and internal stakeholders.
Ensure projects align with KPJ’s infrastructure plans and growth priorities.
Oversee project execution to meet scope, budget, quality, and timeline.
Monitor contractor and consultant performance, highlight risks, and support timely resolution.
Track project financials (CAPEX, costs, variations) and maintain dashboards for Management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Presentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial analysis

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management, or related fields

Job description

DEPUTY MANAGER, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

The Deputy Manager, Project Management & Development supports the oversight of KPJ’s asset portfolio and project development activities across the Group. The role focuses on establishing structured asset governance, improving visibility and utilisation of KPJ-owned land and properties, and supporting the planning and delivery of development, refurbishment, and optimisation initiatives. This position plays a key role in strengthening asset discipline, project execution, and informed decision-making to optimise value from KPJ’s assets.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset registry covering all KPJ-owned land, properties, facilities, and major equipment.
Ensure proper documentation, tagging, valuation visibility, and lifecycle monitoring of all assets.
Develop and implement policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks for asset identification, utilisation, maintenance, optimisation, and disposal.
Conduct periodic asset audits with hospitals and business units to ensure data accuracy, utilisation status, and compliance with governance requirements.
Assess asset utilisation and performance, and identify opportunities to optimise returns, including repurposing, redevelopment, leasing, or disposal of under-utilised or non-performing assets.
Provide structured analysis and recommendations to Management to support decision-making on asset optimisation initiatives.

2. Project Planning & Development

Support and coordinate feasibility studies, business case assessments, and preliminary planning for new developments, expansions, refurbishments, and major upgrades.
Coordinate design reviews, project scopes, cost estimates, and timelines with consultants and internal stakeholders.
Ensure proposed projects are aligned with KPJ’s infrastructure plans, asset strategy, and longer-term growth priorities.

3. Project Management & Monitoring

Support the oversight of project execution to ensure delivery within approved scope, budget, quality, and timeline.
Monitor contractor and consultant performance, highlight risks and issues, and support resolution in a timely manner.
Track project financials, including CAPEX utilisation, cost control, and variations.
Maintain consolidated project dashboards and reports for Management, covering progress, risks, and financial status.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Liaise closely with Group Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, Engineering/Facilities, Legal & Risk, and hospital teams on asset and development-related matters.
Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities to support project delivery and asset initiatives.
Support alignment across stakeholders to ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

4. Continuous Improvement & Governance Enhancement

Propose improvements to asset management systems, digital tracking tools, and preventive maintenance practices.
Support the development of structured frameworks for asset optimisation, capital allocation, and CAPEX prioritisation.
Contribute to strengthening governance, controls, and transparency over KPJ’s asset portfolio and development activities.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management, or related fields.

Knowledge and Experiences:

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in project management, asset management, facilities development, or related functions.
Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of medium to large-scale projects, preferably within healthcare, commercial, or infrastructure environments.
Good working knowledge of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and handover stages.
Hands-on experience in CAPEX tracking, cost control, basic contract administration, and coordination with consultants and contractors.
Experience liaising with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure project milestones, quality, and timelines are met.
Familiarity with regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements relevant to facilities or development projects.
Ability to prepare project documentation, progress reports, and presentations for management review.
Project planning, execution, and monitoring
Financial and risk analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Report writing and presentation
Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards

Personal attributes

Structured, meticulous, and detail-oriented
Strong ownership and accountability
Collaborative, able to work across multiple stakeholders
Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
Able to work under tight timelines

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.