Senior General Manager - Property Development

Private Advertiser; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior General Manager to lead and oversee our property development initiatives in Malaysia. The role requires steering the full development cycle, from planning and approvals to construction, sales and handover, while aligning with the Board’s strategic direction.

The ideal candidate brings 12–15 years in property development, including 5–8 years in senior management, with strong leadership, planning, and regulatory knowledge to drive business growth and project

Qualifications

• Extensive property development experience across full cycle.
• 12–15 years of property development experience, incl. 5–8 years in senior management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Malaysian statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s operations and development activities.
• Develop annual business plans and departmental work plans.
• Oversee full property development cycle from planning to handover.
• Monitor budgets, timelines and quality against Board-approved plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including authorities, banks, consultants, and partners.
• Prepare management reports for the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Job description

Senior General Manager - Property Development

Industry: Property Development

Working Days & Hours: Monday to Friday | 9am - 6pm

Salary Range: Depends on last drawn & experience

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Job Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Company’s overall business operations and property development activities in line with the business objectives and strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

Develop and implement annual business plans, operational strategies and departmental work plans to achieve the Company’s business targets.

Oversee the full property development cycle, including project planning, statutory approvals, design, construction, sales and marketing, cost control and project handover.

Monitor project progress, budgets, timelines and quality standards to ensure projects are delivered according to the plans approved by the Board of Directors.

Oversee sales and marketing strategies, project positioning, pricing, sales performance and collection targets to maximise business growth.

Supervise construction progress, tendering, procurement, contract administration, variation orders, contractor performance and project handover.

Monitor project costs, departmental budgets, financial performance and cash flow, identifying potential cost overruns and financial risks for reporting to the Board of Directors.

Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, appointed sales agencies and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

Lead and manage the management team, establish departmental objectives and monitor overall operational efficiency and performance.

Identify operational challenges, project delays, cost variances and business risks, and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Prepare and present regular management reports to the Board of Directors on business performance, project progress, sales results, budgets and key operational issues.

Participate in the recruitment, appointment and performance evaluation of senior management personnel and key employees.

Represent the Company in business negotiations, strategic partnerships and meetings with government authorities, banks, consultants, contractors and other key business partners.

Ensure property development activities comply with applicable Malaysian statutory requirements, approval conditions and relevant industry standards.

Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to improve project performance, operational efficiency and the Company’s overall business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.

12–15 years of property development experience, including 5–8 years in a senior management role.

Proven experience managing the full property development cycle in Malaysia, from planning and approvals to construction, sales and handover.

Strong knowledge of property development, project management, construction, cost control and Malaysian statutory requirements.

Excellent leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Able to manage multiple projects, drive business performance and report effectively to the Board of Directors.