General Manager / Project Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Randstad Sdn Bhd - Professional; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager / Project Manager for infrastructure and earthwork projects in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves strategic project planning, operational leadership, financial accountability, and regulatory governance. Candidates must have proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects and managing substantial budgets while ensuring safety and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to critical infrastructure initiatives in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic project planning and execution.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial acumen concerning multi-million ringgit budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational establishment of earthwork and infrastructure divisions.
• Oversee all phases of site preparation including earthmoving and piling.
• Manage budgets and ensure profitability of projects.
• Direct the mobilization of heavy machinery and labor camps.
• Secure all necessary permits and legal approvals.
• Manage relationships with clients and contractors.

Job description

General Manager / Project Manager (Infrastructure & Earthwork) multiple roles

Scope / Responsibilities:

• Strategic Project Planning: Lead the initial establishment of operational and organizational structures for large-scale earthwork and infrastructure divisions.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee all phases of site preparation, including massive earthmoving, piling, trenching, and substation foundation works.
• Financial & P&L Accountability: Manage multi-million ringgit budgets, ensuring project spending remains within approved limits while driving division profitability.
• Resource & Asset Management: Direct the mobilization and optimal utilization of heavy machinery fleets (excavators, rollers, etc.) and large labor camps.
• Regulatory & Permit Governance: Accountable for securing all land-use permits, legal papers, and environmental approvals (e.g., EIA compliance) before project commencement.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Strategy: Manage high-level relationships with clients, consultants, and Tier-1 sub-contractors, and lead strategic contract negotiations.
• Risk & Safety Oversight: Identify and mitigate geotechnical and environmental risks while championing a "zero-harm" safety culture across harsh site environments.