Manager - Development Management

Sunway Retail; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail developer in Malaysia seeks a Development Manager to coordinate, plan, and oversee retail development projects. The role involves liaising between teams, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of experience in property or retail development. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to shape the future of retail spaces while collaborating across various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–7 years of relevant experience in property or retail development.
• Experience in retail mall development or design management is preferred.
• Familiarity with feasibility studies and acquisition processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee retail development projects according to standards and specifications.
• Manage projects from feasibility to handover ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to resolve project challenges.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cost management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Job description

The Development Management role is responsible for coordinating, planning, and overseeing the design and execution of retail development projects, while ensuring alignment with Sunway Malls’ standards, stakeholder requirements, and statutory compliance. This position serves as the key liaison between internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and tenants throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Development Management liaison for retail project design, planning, and coordination between internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and tenants.
• Organize, chair, and participate in technical discussions, meetings, and workshops; ensure all action items are accurately documented, tracked, and resolved promptly during development and construction stages.
• Manage assigned projects from feasibility study, conception, design, and construction through to joint inspections and handover to the client’s representative and operations team.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal processes, including preparation of design briefs, standards, design guides, and quality management for retail developments.
• Monitor and track construction progress, variation orders, and cost implications, ensuring effective cost management throughout the project cycle.
• Ensure all works comply with Sunway Malls’ standards, project specifications, and statutory requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication, coordination, and problem‑solving among internal teams, consultants, and contractors to resolve project challenges.
• Collaborate with Retail Planning, Leasing, and Design Fit‑Out teams to ensure tenant layouts, placement, and requirements are fully integrated during project planning.
• Work closely with Operations and Carpark teams to ensure retail development designs incorporate operational requirements, including M&E, security, maintenance, housekeeping, and parking.
• Support mall acquisition and merger initiatives by assisting in financial feasibility assessments, due diligence processes, and reporting of key findings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical), Construction Management, Project Management/ Business Administration/ Commerce or equivalent.

Minimum 6–7 years of relevant experience in property development, retail development, or large-scale mixed‑use/commercial projects.

Prior experience in retail mall development, tenant coordination, or design management is highly preferred.

Familiarity with feasibility studies, due diligence, and acquisition processes in property development is an advantage.