General Manager - Malaysia

Mission Critical; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Malaysia is seeking a General Manager to lead their operations, focusing on strategy and revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in the construction sector, demonstrating strong project management and team-building skills. Candidates must have proven experience in negotiating commercial terms and managing key accounts. This role offers significant autonomy along with regional support, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership in a construction consultancy environment.
• Depth in Project Management or Cost Management across complex builds.
• Proven revenue growth and account stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Own Malaysia strategy, revenue targets, forecasting, and margins.
• Grow and retain key accounts through consultative BD.
• Win new work and secure repeat projects with tier-one clients.

Skills

Leadership in construction consultancy

Project Management

Revenue growth

Commercial negotiation

Communication skills

Team management in Malaysia or ASEAN

Job description

General Manager, Malaysia

Function: Project & Cost Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

The opportunity Lead a country business in high-growth, tech-led construction. Set the plan, own P&L, win work, and build a team that delivers complex projects for blue-chip clients. Real autonomy with strong regional backing and a path to wider APAC scope.

What you will do

• Own Malaysia strategy, revenue targets, forecasting, and margins
• Grow and retain key accounts through consultative BD
• Win new work and secure repeat projects with tier-one clients
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across pre and post contract
• Govern scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality
• Negotiate commercial terms with clients and contractors
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team
• Present to senior stakeholders with clear, no-surprises reporting

What you bring

• Senior leadership in a construction consultancy environment
• Depth in Project Management or Cost Management across complex builds
• Proven revenue growth and account stewardship
• Contracting, claims, and commercial negotiation experience
• Confident communicator, credible with clients, calm under pressure
• Experience leading and scaling teams in Malaysia or ASEAN

Nice to have

• Exposure to mission-critical or other tech-led assets
• Regional stakeholder management across APAC
• Professional membership or chartership

Why this move

• Country leadership with genuine ownership
• Autonomy plus regional support and resources
• Tasked with growth of the business via headcount & revenue
• Competitive package and progression based on impact

Work authorisation:

Right to work in Malaysia preferred. Relocation or sponsorship may be considered for exceptional profiles.

Confidential:

Full brief shared after an initial call.

How to express interest

Send your LinkedIn profile or CV with two bullets:

• New revenue won or accounts grown in the last 24 months
• Team size and disciplines you have led

I’ll share the full brief, process, and timelines. All conversations stay confidential.

Mission Critical Recruitment Pte Ltd.

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