Project Planning and Development (Head/Senior Manager)

Tally; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company seeks a Head/Senior Manager for Project Implementation in Johor Bahru. The ideal candidate will lead project execution with a minimum of 10 years in property development. Responsibilities include overseeing planning, construction, cost control, and quality assurance. This role offers a salary of up to RM18,000, based on experience, along with opportunities for travel and site-based work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in property development or large-scale master development projects.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end project implementation.
• Strong understanding of property development cycles from planning to handover.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project implementation plans and timelines.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations ensuring compliance with standards.
• Monitor project budgets and control expenditures.

Skills

Project Planning and Scheduling

Construction Management

Cost and Budget Control

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Coordination

Regulatory and Compliance Management

Risk Management

Sustainability and Innovation

Team Leadership and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Company Business Nature

Public listed company, involved in property development with close to 9,000 acres of landbank in the Klang Valley, Iskandar Malaysia and Penang, and total gross development values exceeding RM80 billion.

Position(s) Hiring

Head/Senior Manager, Project Implementation x2 HCs

Working Day/ Hour / Location

• Kulai or Johor Bahru
• Monday to Friday, 9AM to 6PM

Job Scope

• Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop detailed project implementation plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure on-time delivery of property development projects.
• Construction Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring work progress aligns with approved designs, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Cost and Budget Control: Monitor project budgets, control expenditures, and ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality and design integrity.
• Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality control measures and conduct regular inspections to ensure construction meets specifications and standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure seamless project execution.
• Regulatory and Compliance Management: Ensure all project activities comply with statutory requirements, approvals, and industry best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, delays, and challenges to minimize impact on cost, timeline, and quality.
• Sustainability and Innovation: Integrate sustainable building practices, innovative construction methods, and value engineering into project delivery.
• Reporting and Progress Updates: Provide timely and accurate project progress reports to senior management, highlighting risks, variances, and corrective actions.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, coach, and develop the project implementation team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (E.g., Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Business, or related fields). Diploma holders may be considered if they have strong relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years in property development or large-scale master development projects (Township, industrial park, or mixed-use).
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end project implementation for high-value developments.
• Strong understanding of property development cycles from planning to handover.
• Expertise in construction methods, contract administration, and project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Familiarity with Malaysian building regulations, local authority requirements, environmental and safety standards, and quality management systems.
• Exposure to green building or ESG initiatives is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and be based at project sites as required.

Salary

• Senior Manager: Up to RM18,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Head: Up to RM18,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)

Others

• New Role
• Report to: Deputy GM / GM
• Team size: 8-10 team members
• Two rounds of interviews