Senior Project Director, Complex Construction Programs

Currie & Brown Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown Group is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of large and complex construction projects in Malaysia. You will direct strategy, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and provide leadership to project teams to achieve goals.

You will oversee planning, commercial and risk management, and ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance across all project phases, from feasibility to handover, while mentoring a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in project management within construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects across sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction and management for assigned projects.
• Act as the primary contact with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Define project objectives, success criteria and delivery strategies.
• Oversee feasibility studies, planning, scheduling and resourcing.
• Ensure all project phases are effectively managed from design to handover.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost control.
• Oversee contract administration and claims management.
• Ensure financial targets and profitability are achieved.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and chair project meetings.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure quality, safety and compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop project teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Planning & delivery

Commercial & financial management

Stakeholder management

Risk, quality & safety

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Professional certifications (PMP, MRICS, MCIOB, PE)

Job description

Currie & Brown Group is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of large and complex construction projects in Malaysia. You will direct strategy, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and provide leadership to project teams to achieve goals.

You will oversee planning, commercial and risk management, and ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance across all project phases, from feasibility to handover, while mentoring a high-performing team.