Project Planning Manager (Property Developer)

Private Advertiser; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia (Johor Bahru) seeks a Project Planning Manager for its property development portfolio. The role is full-time and focuses on leading project planning activities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across developments.

You will work closely with senior management, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project excellence and maintain high standards of execution and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project planning or management within property development.
• Expertise in scheduling, budgeting and cost control methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and local regulations in Malaysia.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with multiple project oversight.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Focuses includes and not limited to Property Development project feasibility studies, project investment reviews, future development master plan, land acquisitions, JV opportunities, through project implementation and Completion (CCC).
• Monitor project progress against established baselines, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget adherence
• Coordinate with architectural, engineering, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, reports, risk assessments, and procurement schedules
• Conduct resource planning and allocation to optimise team productivity and project efficiency
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including local authorities, consultants, and contractors, to facilitate approvals and smooth project progression
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimise potential impacts on project delivery
• Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for senior management and project stakeholders
• Support tender processes and contractor selection to ensure competitive and quality outcomes

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Construction know-how

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Diploma in civil engineering/architectural or similar

Job description

Project Planning Manager (Property Developer)

About the role
A Johor Bahru Based Project Planning Manager (Property Developer) is required to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will take ownership of project planning activities across our property development portfolio. As Project Planning Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring our construction projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This role is critical to the success of our development initiatives and will see you working closely with senior management, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project excellence.

Key responsibilities

Focuses includes and not limited to Property Development project feasibility studies, project investment reviews, future development master plan, land acquisitions, JV opportunities, through project implementation and Completion (CCC).

Monitor project progress against established baselines, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget adherence

Coordinate with architectural, engineering, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery

Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, reports, risk assessments, and procurement schedules

Conduct resource planning and allocation to optimise team productivity and project efficiency

Liaise with external stakeholders, including local authorities, consultants, and contractors, to facilitate approvals and smooth project progression

Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimise potential impacts on project delivery

Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for senior management and project stakeholders

Support tender processes and contractor selection to ensure competitive and quality outcomes

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of project planning or project management experience within property development (Property Developer)

Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control methodologies

Strong knowledge of construction processes, building regulations, and property development workflows in Malaysia

Excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Min. diploma in civil engineering, architectural or similar.

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