Project Manager (Real Estate & Property)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Manager to lead development efforts for high-rise residential projects. This role includes planning, coordinating, and managing all activities from inception to completion while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in project management, strong leadership qualities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, particularly with high-rise residential projects.
• Sound knowledge of statutory guidelines and project authority submission processes.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage development projects from conception to completion.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate with various teams to streamline project processes.

Skills

Project implementation

Construction experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Post Graduate Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all development and construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements. This role supports the Project PIC by providing updates, resolving operational issues and ensuring smooth project execution across all phases.

Key Responsibilities:

To support the superior in planning and managing the company's existing and upcoming development projects from conceptual planning to project completion.

To manage and monitor multiple property development projects across various locations to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and adherence to approved quality, cost and time standards.

To oversee and assist the project team to obtain the speedy approval from technical departments/ local authorities including KM/DO, Building Plan & Infra Approval, varies Local Authority.

To oversee the overall progress of projects, including budgets, timelines, milestones or work programmes, and monitor progress to meet deadlines.

To coordinate, review and monitor all trade and discipline drawings, documents, reports and costs from design to construction in collaboration with consultants, contractors and cross-functional teams, to ensure compliance with approved designs and budgets, adhere to timelines and minimize variations and delays.

To coordinate with Sales & Marketing, Legal and consultant teams to prepare SPA drawings and specifications, and ensure marketing materials align with approved designs and comply with statutory requirements.

To coordinate and monitor CCC, handover processes and manage post-completion defect resolution.

To collaborate with inter-department teams, including Contract, Project and Legal to streamline project-related processes.

To prepare project progress updates, proactively identify potential risks and challenges with recommendations, and prepare weekly progress report.

Any other duties as assigned by management from time to time.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must posses at least a Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or equivalent.

Minimum 8 years of working experience in a similar capacity with exposure to high rise residential Project Management.

Possess good project implementation and construction experience, with exposure to high-rise construction is an added advantage.

Possess sound knowledge in statutory guidelines, requirements, regulation, policies, by-law, project authority submission process.

Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, meticulous attention to detail and a result-driven mindset, with the ability to multitask, work independently and lead project teams effectively while managing stakeholders efficiently.

Mature with strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.