Project Planning & Development Manager - TOP 3 Developer (JOHOR)
MVC Resources
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MVC Resources seeks a Project Planning & Development Manager to lead end-to-end township planning, design and execution. The role oversees a regional team, ensures regulatory and financial compliance, and drives sustainable, multi-phase developments across the region.
You will manage master planning, feasibility, and investment analysis while coordinating with internal units and external consultants to deliver complex township projects on schedule and within budget.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Town Planning, or related field.
- MBA/Urban Development is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop regional development roadmap aligned with group vision.
- Lead master planning for multiple townships ensuring viability and compliance.
- Oversee land-use studies, market research, and growth strategies.
- Oversee detailed implementation plans across parallel projects.
- Ensure alignment of scopes, schedules and resources across units and contractors.
- Monitor progress, resolve bottlenecks and keep to budgets and timelines.
- Provide strategic direction during design phases ensuring sustainability and standards.
- Review masterplans and engineering solutions for township components.
- Champion design innovation and smart township concepts.
- Lead feasibility analyses and development strategy papers for approvals.
- Liaise with authorities and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Oversee budgeting and cost control with finance teams.
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Job description
The Project Planning & Development Manager will lead and oversee the end-to-end planning, design, and execution strategy for all township developments within the business unit. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for translating the Group's strategic vision into tangible development outcomes. The incumbent will direct a multidisciplinary team, manage complex stakeholder relationships, ensure regulatory and financial compliance, and drive innovation and sustainability across large-scale, multi-phase township projects.
Develop and drive the regional development roadmap in line with the Group's overall township vision and business objectives.
Lead master planning for multiple townships, ensuring commercial viability, regulatory compliance, and community-centric urban design.
Identify new site opportunities and oversee land-use studies, market research, and macro development strategies for future growth.
Oversee the development of detailed implementation plans for multiple projects running concurrently.
Ensure alignment of project scopes, schedules, and resources across internal business units, external consultants, and contractors.
Monitor progress closely, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
Provide strategic direction during concept and detailed design stages, ensuring consistency with corporate design standards, sustainability goals, and current market needs.
Review, evaluate, and approve masterplans, architectural schemes, and engineering solutions for township components.
Champion design innovation, smart township concepts, integrated infrastructure planning, and future-ready amenities.
Lead feasibility assessments for new and existing development parcels within the region.
Oversee the preparation of development strategies, investment papers, and scenario-based financial models for Board and Group Management approval.
Advise Group leadership on land optimisation, development phasing, and product mix to maximise long-term value.
Act as the senior representative in all regional statutory, authority, and community engagements related to township planning and approvals.
Ensure smooth navigation of the entire planning and approval process, including development orders, land conversion, zoning, and building plan submissions.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with local councils, government agencies, and relevant external stakeholders.
Oversee project budgeting activities in collaboration with Group Finance, Contracts, and QS teams.
Champion value engineering initiatives and cost-efficiency measures without compromising on quality, design intent, or brand positioning.
Ensure financial prudence and discipline across all stages of the development lifecycle.
Lead and mentor a team of project managers, planners, engineers, and support staff across the region.
Drive a high-performance, accountable culture and ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with other departments.
Support team growth through coaching, talent development initiatives, and succession planning.
Serve as a key liaison with the Group's senior leadership team on overall project progress, strategic issues, and regional updates.
Integrate sustainable development principles and ESG considerations into all planning and design initiatives.
Identify key project and portfolio risks (technical, regulatory, commercial) and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Uphold quality, safety, and environmental standards across all developments, in line with Group policies and statutory requirements.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Town Planning, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification (MBA, Urban Development, or related discipline) is an added advantage.
Minimum 12 years of experience in property development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing township or large-scale mixed-use developments.
Proven track record in master planning, end-to-end project management, and authority liaison in Malaysia.
Experience in both upstream planning (land use, concept, approvals) and downstream implementation (delivery, handover).
Strong strategic thinking with solid business and commercial acumen.
Excellent leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, land matters, and local development policies in Malaysia.
Proficiency in relevant planning and project tools/software (e.g. AutoCAD, MS Project, Revit or equivalent).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organisational structure with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior management, authorities, and external partners effectively.
- AL 23 days
- Outpatient & Inpatient claim
- Meal allowance
- Mobile line
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