Development Lead, Pre-Development & Strategy

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

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.