General Manager (Construction & Engineering)

Agensi Pekerjaan GMRecruitment Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee business operations and strategic growth in the construction and engineering sectors. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of senior management experience, strong business acumen, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers benefits such as insurance coverage, a performance bonus, and a five-day work week.

Benefits

Five-day work week (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Medical, hospitalization, and personal accident insurance

Flexi care benefits including dental and health check-ups

18 public holidays

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience, preferably in construction or engineering.
• Strong track record in driving growth and performance.
• High integrity, results-oriented, and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and executing business strategies and objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Drive budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.
• Lead and develop the management team.
• Build and maintain client and partner relationships.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Proficient in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

MBA

Job description

General Manager (Construction & Engineering)

Our client, a reputable construction and engineering company, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the overall business operations and strategic growth. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, financial performance, and business development to achieve sustainable results.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and executing business strategies and objectives
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and compliance
• Drive budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring
• Lead and develop the management team to achieve company goals
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand market presence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA is an advantage)
• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience, preferably in construction or engineering
• Strong business acumen and proven track record in driving growth and performance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage
• High integrity, results-oriented, and strategic mindset

Benefits

• Five‑day work week (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
• Medical, hospitalization, and personal accident insurance coverage
• Flexi care benefits including dental and health check‑ups
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• 18 public holidays
• Performance bonus

Application Process

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Construction General Manager?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?