Executive General Manager - KL Construction Portfolio

MRG Global Pty; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MRG Global Pty in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a General Manager of Construction to lead the KL project portfolio, drive delivery across multiple sites, and ensure profitability. This senior role reports to the Head of Malaysia and bridges project execution with corporate oversight.

You will mentor Project Directors, manage relationships with authorities and major clients, and uphold safety, quality and governance standards across all KL projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to all Project Directors managing KL projects, ensuring each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards.
• Set consistent performance expectations and delivery standards across all projects in the portfolio.
• Review and approve project plans, budgets, and resourcing strategies proposed by Project Directors.
• Escalate cross-project risks, resourcing conflicts, or systemic issues to the Head of Malaysia.
• Own overall profitability and cost performance across the KL project portfolio.
• Monitor project level P&L, cash flow, and cost trends; intervene where projects are at risk of overrun.
• Work with the Finance function on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the portfolio.
• Support Project Directors at tender/contract stage, ensuring commercial terms are sound before award.
• Serve as the senior relationship owner for authorities, major clients, and consultants across the portfolio.
• Represent the company at a senior level in client and regulatory engagements, particularly where issues span multiple projects or require escalation beyond a single Project Director.
• Build and maintain the company's reputation and standing with government agencies, consultants, and industry stakeholders in KL.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Directors and senior project staff within the portfolio.
• Ensure adequate manpower planning and succession coverage across projects.
• Foster a high performance culture, holding Project Directors accountable for their teams' productivity and delivery.
• Ensure all projects in the portfolio comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Drive a consistent safety culture across all sites and project teams.
• Ensure lessons learned and best practices are shared across projects rather than siloed within individual teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting from all projects up to the Head of Malaysia (progress, financials, risks, milestones).
• Coordinate with corporate functions to support project delivery, recognizing these functions report separately to the Head of Malaysia.
• Chair periodic portfolio review meetings with all Project Directors to track cross-project performance.

Job description

MRG Global Pty in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a General Manager of Construction to lead the KL project portfolio, drive delivery across multiple sites, and ensure profitability. This senior role reports to the Head of Malaysia and bridges project execution with corporate oversight.

You will mentor Project Directors, manage relationships with authorities and major clients, and uphold safety, quality and governance standards across all KL projects.