Development Lead

JLG PROJECTS SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG PROJECTS SDN BHD is seeking a Senior Property Development Lead to drive project conceptualisation, planning and delivery across multiple sites in Malaysia. You will oversee feasibility studies, approvals, budgets and quality, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure on-time completion.

You will lead a development team, manage risks, report to senior management and ensure compliance with statutory requirements while optimizing value and sustainability across the

Qualifications

• Degree in Property Development, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field.
• Relevant experience in property development/project management.
• Strong knowledge of the property development lifecycle, planning approvals and project coordination.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good project planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall development of assigned property projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, authorities and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Oversee feasibility studies, development proposals, planning and statutory approvals.
• Monitor project progress, programme, budget, quality and key deliverables.
• Review development concepts, master planning, design and project strategy.
• Identify project risks, issues and potential delays, and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead project meetings and follow up on action items and outstanding matters.
• Prepare and present project updates, management reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and relevant development guidelines.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commercial, financial and procurement activities related to the development.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the development team to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in property development/real estate/civil engineering/quantity surveying/architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Job Purpose:

Lead and oversee property development projects from conceptualisation and planning through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, quality standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall development of assigned property projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Oversee project feasibility studies, development proposals, planning and statutory approvals.
• Monitor project progress, programme, budget, quality and key deliverables.
• Review and provide input on development concepts, master planning, design and project strategy.
• Identify project risks, issues and potential delays, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Lead project meetings and follow up on action items and outstanding matters.
• Prepare and present project updates, management reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and relevant development guidelines.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commercial, financial and procurement activities related to the development.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the development team to achieve project objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Property Development, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field.
• Relevant experience in property development/project management.
• Strong knowledge of the property development lifecycle, planning approvals and project coordination.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good project planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant project management tools.

JLG is an end-to-end strategic investor headquartered in Malaysia. We are a focus-driven group of companies in the sustainability and digital arena, creating opportunities for smarter and more sustainable future, beyond real estate and infrastructure. Explore your potential with us - redefine the future with JLG. Build. Create. Thrive We build opportunities and create value to thrive for a smarter and more sustainable future. An Opportunity BUILDER We believe in building opportunities that consistently outperform by exploring new solutions and services, inventing new business models and forging win-win partnerships. A Value CREATOR We believe in unlocking new value in the real estate and infrastructure ecosystem through our strategically integrated solutions, driving sustainable outcomes and inclusive growth. A THRIVE Enabler We believe in becoming a powerful springboard for progress and positive impact, so that businesses, communities, and the planet we share, continue to thrive.