Development Lead (Pre-Development) (SM)

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

Job summary

JLG PROJECTS SDN BHD in Malaysia seeks a Strategic Development Planning Lead to guide township and mixed-use developments from concept to completion. You will evaluate land opportunities, develop strategy, and coordinate schedules and approvals across the project lifecycle.

Leading consultants and stakeholders, you will ensure on-time delivery within budget while monitoring market trends and profitability targets.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Development Planning Lead: township and mixed-use development planning from concept to completion.
• Evaluate land acquisition and development opportunities, including feasibility studies and highest & best use analysis.
• Develop and execute overall development strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Formulate project development schedules, phasing plans, and an implementation roadmap.
• Monitor market trends, customer demand, and competitor developments.
• Project Development Management: Oversee full development lifecycle, including land planning, master planning, design development, authority submissions & approvals, infrastructure planning, construction coordination, product launch readiness.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within approved budget, and to quality standards; track milestones and resolve bottlenecks.
• Consultant & Stakeholder Management: Lead external consultants (architects, planners, engineers, surveyors, environmental, legal) and manage relationships with local authorities and government agencies; present proposals.
• Financial & Commercial Oversight: Develop and manage budgets and cashflow forecasts; monitor costs and value engineering; work with Finance on feasibility and profitability; ensure IRR, margin and revenue targets.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with regulations, governance, and approvals; monitor ESG and sustainability as applicable.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor development executives and project teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration with PM, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Customer Service.

Job description

1. Strategic Development Planning Lead township and mixed-use development planning from concept to completion.

Evaluate land acquisition and development opportunities, including feasibility studies and highest & best use analysis. Develop and execute overall development strategy aligned with company growth objectives. Formulate project development schedules, phasing plans, and an implementation roadmap. Monitor market trends, customer demand, and competitor developments.

2. Project Development Management Oversee full development lifecycle, including:

Land planning, Master planning, Design development, Authority submissions & approvals, Infrastructure planning, Construction coordination, Product launch readiness Ensure projects are delivered on time, within the approved budget, and to the quality standards. Track project milestones and resolve execution bottlenecks.

3. Consultant & Stakeholder Management Lead and coordinate external consultants including:

Architects, Town planners, Engineers, Surveyors, Environmental consultants, Legal advisors Manage relationships with local authorities, utility providers, and government agencies. Present development proposals to internal management and approval committees.

4. Financial & Commercial Oversight Develop and manage project development budgets and cashflow forecasts.

Monitor development costs and value engineering opportunities. Work closely with Finance and Commercial teams on project feasibility and profitability. Ensure achievement of project IRR, margin, and revenue targets.

5. Risk, Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, planning regulations, and development approvals.

Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans. Ensure proper governance, documentation, and approval processes. Monitor ESG and sustainability requirements where applicable.

6. Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor development executives and project teams. Build internal capability and succession pipeline. Foster cross-functional collaboration with:

Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Customer Service.

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.