General Manager - Construction

MRG Asia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Experienced General Manager to oversee comprehensive project management and operations. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, risk management, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have proven experience in construction management, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This role requires direct involvement in both the pre-contract and post-contract phases, focusing on project delivery and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing construction projects, preferably with a main contractor.
• Strong skills in strategic planning, coordination, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and stabilize business functions.
• Ensure client satisfaction and monitor project delivery.
• Manage project risks and report findings to top management.

Job description

The Role: Experienced General Manager – Main Contractor

1. Strategic & Corporate Responsibilities

• Operates as a critical member of the corporate team in the Construction Division’s strategic planning initiatives
• Fully implementation of the Company policies/objectives and quality management system
• Ensure the day to day operations are stabilized
• To identify any potential business opportunity in the market
• Direct the construction management process form the pre-contract stage to post-contract completion
• Maintain a strong focus on client satisfaction and project delivery
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
• Any other duties assigned from time to time as requested by GM/MD/ED/COO/CEO

2. Pre-Construction Responsibilities

• Assists the pre-construction team in meetings with clients and contractors as necessary
• Reviews Procurement activities as defined in the Procurement Plan and examines to ensure that procurement schedule will allow for achievement of project completion date

3. Project Planning, Coordination & Oversight

• To plan, organize, direct and supervise works construction projects and inspection operations within the engineering division
• Independently analyze and undertake the review and oversight of project performance versus project scheduling
• Ensure the effective co-ordination of activities of the various Contractors
• Holds regular meetings with Contractors and ensures the coordination of the various site activities
• Coordinate Project Impact Mitigation process with Project Leads and others, as needed to ensure consistency approach.
• Work with community relations to manage project-related interactions and Communications

4. Project Monitoring, Reporting & Risk Management

• Present project reports, including progress reports, project planning, and risk assessments (to identifying potential threats, challenges, and uncertainties that could affect project objectives, timelines & budgets), to Top Management and stakeholders.
• Reviews on an on-going basis relevant project resources, project risks and related issues in accordance with the project plan and implement the appropriate mitigating measures as required.
• Recommends and implement upon approval by the top management and any action as may be necessary to complete projects.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all projects.

5. HSE & QA/QC Compliance

• Liaise with HSE site project team and takes any necessary action to ensure HSE activities are aligned to targeted completion dates.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Health, Safety and Environment, monitors and determines where HSE issues could impact on scheduled completion; takes action as may be necessary.
• Ensure that correct and safe construction practices are being used during construction.
• Ensures approval and implementation of QA/QC Plan, focusing on construction scope, constructability issues and material deliveries, ensuring alignment with projects scheduling requirements.

Ashley Mathew has been retained exclusively for role 6919. Please apply directly to be considered for this role.

Agensi Pekerjaan MRG People Asia Sdn Bhd,

Company Registration No. 201901039593 (1348923-A)

Recruitment License No: JTKSM 1261