General Manager, Project & Operations

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition seeks a General Manager, Project & Operations to join its executive team and steer the next growth phase in its specialist construction business.

The role provides full operational and commercial accountability, with P&L ownership, strategy execution, and leadership across engineering, project management, fabrication, procurement, and site delivery. Strong client and partner relations will be essential to expand regional presence.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 15–20 years of industry experience in construction, roofing, façade, cladding, or steel structures, with a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong track record of P&L accountability and executive-level operational performance.
• Commercial acumen across tendering, contract negotiation, and financial management.
• Excellent communication, high attention to detail, and a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute operational strategy aligned with the company's commercial vision.
• Own full P&L accountability, driving profitability through disciplined project execution, cost control, and resource planning.
• Take end-to-end ownership of operations - engineering, project management, fabrication, procurement, and on-site delivery.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with clients, consultants, architects, developers, and the wider supply chain.
• Lead, develop, and inspire cross-functional teams, embedding a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Champion a safety-first, quality-driven approach across all workshop and field operations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for regional growth and market expansion.

Skills

P&L accountability

Executive leadership

Tendering & contracts

Financial management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management

Job description

Are You the Operational Leader Ready to Shape the Future of a Specialist Construction Business?

A well-established specialist in roofing, façade cladding, architectural metalwork, and steel structures is seeking a General Manager, Project & Operations to join their executive leadership team and drive the next chapter of growth.

This is a rare opportunity for an operationally driven, commercially astute leader to take full business ownership - shaping strategy, leading people, and building something that lasts.

Why Apply?

If you've built high-performing teams and delivered real results in construction or building materials, this role could define your career. You'll report directly to the Group CEO, with the scope to shape every function of the business and the freedom to drive meaningful change.

The Role

A senior executive position with full operational and commercial accountability:

• Shape and execute operational strategy aligned with the company's commercial vision
• Own full P&L accountability, driving profitability through disciplined project execution, cost control, and resource planning
• Take end-to-end ownership of operations - engineering, project management, fabrication, procurement, and on-site delivery
• Cultivate strong partnerships with clients, consultants, architects, developers, and the wider supply chain
• Lead, develop, and inspire cross-functional teams, embedding a culture of high performance and accountability
• Champion a safety-first, quality-driven approach across all workshop and field operations
• Identify and pursue opportunities for regional growth and market expansion

What We’re Looking For

A strategic, hands-on leader with:

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
• 15-20 years of industry experience in construction, roofing, façade, cladding, or steel structures - with a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role
• A strong track record of P&L accountability and executive-level operational performance
• Commercial acumen across tendering, contract negotiation, and financial management
• Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and a results-driven mindset

Ready to lead at the highest level?