Project Manager (High-Rise Development - Property Developer)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Project Manager (High-Rise Residential) to take full operational ownership of multi-story residential projects through their lifecycle, focusing on structural execution and site management.

You will lead site progress, oversee main contractor operations, coordinate with C&S teams, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery. A Bachelor's in Civil & Structural Engineering and 8–10 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil & Structural (C&S) Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of experience in property development or construction management, focusing on high-rise or mixed developments.
• Strong implementation, site management, and structural engineering principles.
• Excellent leadership, contract administration, authority liaison, and problem-solving under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead site progress, structural works, and main contractor operations per specs, safety, and schedules.
• Coordinate technical challenges between main contractors, C&S consultants, and internal teams.
• Supervise external consultants, contractors, and authorities to hit milestones within budget and quality benchmarks (QLASSIC/CONQUAS).
• Monitor progress claims, variation orders, and project costs with QS team to prevent overruns.
• Manage submissions, site inspections, and local authority clearances to secure CCC issuance.

Skills

Project management

Site management

Leadership

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering

Job description

about the company

An established, award-winning property developer in Malaysia known for delivering innovative, high-value, high-density residential and mixed-use developments. The company has built a strong reputation for value creation, premium urban lifestyles, and groundbreaking design concepts across Klang Valley.

about the job

As a Project Manager (High-Rise Residential), you will take full operational ownership of upcoming and active multi-story residential projects through their entire lifecycle, with a heavy emphasis on structural execution, quality control, site management, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation & Site Execution: Lead and oversee site progress, structural works, and main contractor operations, ensuring full compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

• Technical Oversight: Resolve structural and technical challenges during construction, leveraging deep C&S knowledge to coordinate seamlessly between main contractors, C&S consultants, and internal project teams.

• Contractor & Vendor Management: Supervise external consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure milestones are met on schedule, within budget, and to required quality benchmarks (QLASSIC/CONQUAS).

• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor progress claims, variation orders (VOs), and project cost structures alongside the Quantity Surveying team to prevent budget overruns.

• Regulatory Compliance: Manage submissions, site inspections, and local authority clearances to facilitate smooth approvals and successful Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) issuance.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil & Structural (C&S) Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in property development or construction management, with a proven track record managing high-rise residential or mixed developments. Experience working with a developer is a must.

• Core Competency: Exceptionally strong in implementation/construction site management, structural engineering principles, and main contractor supervision.

• Skills: Excellent leadership, contract administration, authority liaison, and problem-solving skills under tight delivery schedules.

about the manager/team

You will report directly to the Senior Project Director / General Manager of Project Management. You will lead a dedicated project execution team consisting of Assistant Project Managers, Site Engineers, and Clerk of Works (COW). The department culture is hands-on, pragmatic, and heavily execution-focused—valuing proactive problem solving, technical precision on-site, and clear communication across internal business units and external partners.

skills

project manager, property development, high rise development, property

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree