Manager / Senior Manager – Property Development

Agensi Pekerjaan Six Degree Consulting Sdn Bhd; Kepong; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Six Degree Consulting Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager for Property Development in Kuala Lumpur. The role oversees the full lifecycle of development projects, from planning through post-project management, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has 10+ years in property development, construction, or project management, with strong leadership and regulatory knowledge in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in property development, construction, or project management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management with experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Malaysian statutory requirements, DO, BP, BOMBA approvals, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of property development projects, including planning, design coordination, construction, commissioning, handover, defect management, and property transition.
• Lead and coordinate project implementation strategies to align with business objectives and development plans.
• Develop and manage master project schedules, milestones, and phasing strategies.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, engineers, authorities, and internal teams to meet scope, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor progress against master schedules, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Review budgets, cost plans, and cash flow projections to keep projects within financial targets.
• Oversee cost control, tender recommendations, VO, EOT, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Lead project coordination meetings, design reviews, and construction progress meetings to resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

Job description

Manager / Senior Manager – Property Development

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager / Senior Manager – Property Development to join our team. This is a key management position responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of property development projects, from initial planning, design coordination, and statutory approvals through construction, completion, handover, and post-project management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within approved budgets, and in compliance with statutory, technical, safety, and quality requirements. This role requires strong project management expertise, commercial awareness, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders throughout the property development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of property development projects, including planning, design coordination, construction, commissioning, handover, defect management, and property transition.

Lead and coordinate project implementation strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives, development plans, and project requirements.

Develop and manage master project implementation programmes, including project milestones, construction schedules, and phasing strategies.

Coordinate with consultants, contractors, engineers, government authorities, and internal departments to ensure project scope, quality, and delivery requirements are achieved.

Monitor project progress against approved master schedules, identify potential delays and bottlenecks, and implement appropriate corrective and recovery strategies.

Review and monitor project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow projections to ensure projects remain within approved financial targets.

Oversee project cost control and commercial management, including tender recommendations, variation orders (VO), extension of time (EOT) claims, progress claims, and final accounts.

Manage consultant, main contractor, and subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and agreed deliverables.

Lead project coordination meetings, technical reviews, design reviews, and construction progress meetings to resolve project issues and ensure effective implementation.

Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies to facilitate development and construction approvals, including Development Orders (DO), Building Plans (BP), and other statutory submissions.

Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, environmental, safety, and building regulations, including OSHA, DOSH, CIDB, and JKKP requirements.

Oversee construction quality, workmanship, and technical compliance, including structural works, mechanical and electrical (M&E) coordination, façade, architectural finishes, and other building components.

Review constructability, buildability, and value engineering proposals during project planning and implementation to optimise project cost and efficiency.

Oversee contract administration, procurement strategies, contractor selection, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiations where required.

Ensure effective implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS), site inspection procedures, safety requirements, and corrective actions for defects and non-conformances.

Oversee testing and commissioning of building systems, ensuring project readiness for CCC issuance, BOMBA inspections, utility connections, and final completion.

Coordinate project handover, including unit handover, common area completion, defect rectification, and submission of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and completion documentation.

Oversee the Defects Liability Period (DLP), ensuring contractors carry out timely defect rectification and all outstanding issues are properly resolved.

Coordinate final inspections, project close-out, and property transition to the Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC).

Act as the key liaison between senior management, project teams, sales and marketing, finance, and property management, providing regular updates on project progress, financial performance, risks, and key milestones.

Lead, manage, and mentor the project development team, establish performance standards and KPIs, and ensure effective resource allocation and team performance.

Conduct post-project reviews, identify lessons learned, evaluate project performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives and cost efficiencies for future developments.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in property development, construction, or project management, preferably within a property development organisation.

Strong understanding of the full property development lifecycle, from planning and statutory approvals to construction, completion, handover, and DLP management.

Proven experience in managing consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Sound knowledge of Malaysian statutory requirements, building regulations, authority submissions, and approval processes, including DO, BP, CCC, and BOMBA requirements.

Strong knowledge of construction management, project scheduling, technical coordination, quality assurance, and site safety compliance.

Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, cost control, cash flow monitoring, tender evaluation, contract administration, VO, EOT, and final accounts.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure effective project delivery within established timelines and financial targets.