Project Manager

CBRE Asia Pacific; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects. You will manage projects' financials, generate new opportunities, and ensure WHS compliance. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and a relevant degree. This role requires collaboration with clients and teams, ensuring successful project delivery in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Proven track record in multi-phase developments.
• Ability to anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate project opportunities.
• Manage and run tenders on behalf of the customer.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and Quality practices.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Site management expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Professional certifications (PMP, PE, CIOB)

Job description

Company Overview

CBRE Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company and is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). CBRE serves clients in more than 100 countries through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development).

This role sits within our Local facilities management business where we serve many single-asset and localized portfolio clients. We deliver locally led solutions powered by operational and service excellence, deep expertise in the self-delivery of technical and hard services, and the highest standards of client care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and generate project opportunities from within a set portfolio of maintenance contracts opportunities.
• Work with clients, designers and sub-contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s).
• Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome. This is to be within agreed budget requirements and required profit margins.
• Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required. Carry out full tender analysis of all sub-contractor returns.
• Work within the current Local Account processes, specifically the CBRE Principal Project Playbook.
• Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project(s) being led.
• Ensure CBRE WHS and Quality practices and processes are fully embedded in each project.

Business Development

• Identify and develop a short-medium and long-term pipeline of Project opportunities from the portfolio of customers within the Business Unit.
• Leverage opportunities through visibility and presence on customer sites.
• Liaise with colleagues to determine and identify project opportunities. Use case studies to promote business and host key decision makers on show site tours.

Building Relationships

• Build strong effective working relationships with our customers and site teams.
• Build a pipeline of supply partners with the correct approvals in conjunction with the central procurement team.

Commercial Awareness

• Full accountability for the project financials on each project and ensuring that all financial objectives are met.
• Analyse variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Value all sub-contractor accounts and make application for payments.
• Ensure the projects are commercially viable and satisfy the commercial terms of the contract.
• Ensure all projects are managed through Company policies and procedures in relation to commercial activities.

The Project Process

• Define and understand the scope of work to meet the customer’s specification.
• Competitively price the works whilst returning expected profit margins.
• Review all preconstruction information and implement a construction phase plan.
• Engage with sub-contractors under the correct commercial terms.
• Define the project plan and programme to deliver the works.
• Appraise all sub-contractor safety plans and SWMS to make sure that they are suitable and sufficient.
• Be in attendance on site for the works inclusive of any out of hour’s requirements as required.
• Set up the QHSE processes and make sure they are monitored.
• Ensure all variations to the works are captured, costed and claimed for.
• Make sure all O&M manuals are complete and available prior to practical completion.
• Close out all final accounts with both the customer and all those in the supply chain.

Decision Making/Budgetary Control

• The Project Manager has full responsibility and financial control of the projects within their control.

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Technical

• Strong project controls, scheduling, and site management expertise.
• Proficient in reviewing drawings, technical specifications, and shop drawings.
• Skilled in managing contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.

Personal

• Calm, solutions-focused, and able to operate in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and alignment with CBRE and Client values.
• Empathetic, collaborative, and respectful in multicultural settings.
• Able to balance short-term construction needs with long-term sustainability and educational priorities.

Qualifications and Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CIOB, CIDB, or equivalent are an advantage.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience managing large-scale construction projects (institutional, commercial, educational, or mixed-use).
• Proven track record delivering multi-phase developments on live operational sites — ideally schools, hospitals, universities, or similar environments where safety and continuity are critical.
• Strong experience coordinating with architects, M&E engineers, QS, theatre consultants, and other specialist consultants.