Senior Project Manager (Property Development)

Sunway Property; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage – Inpatient & out

Dental & Optical Benefits

Staff Discounts – Across Sunway ports

Company covered medical checkups

Exposure to a diversified businessecos

Job summary

Sunway Property in Malaysia seeks a Senior Project Manager (Property Development) to lead planning, design development, and delivery of complex projects across the lifecycle, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and to-spec outcomes.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, guide consultants and contractors, oversee safety and environmental standards, and drive value engineering and risk mitigation. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in large-scale property development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in property development and project management.
• Knowledge in QESH Management, HIRARC, ESH legal & other requirements and EHS practices is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, design development and value engineering initiatives to optimize project cost, quality and marketability.
• Review project feasibility, development strategies and implementation plan to support business objectives.
• Monitor project budgets, development costs and cash flow projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of project implementation from pre-construction to completion and handover.
• Lead consultants, contractors and project teams to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budget and quality standards.
• Monitor construction progress, identify project risks and implement mitigation or recovery plans where required.
• Review and resolve technical, contractual and operational issues arising during project execution.
• Oversee CCC, Vacant Possession (VP), handover and defect liability management processes.
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives without compromising quality and product positioning.
• Ensure effective cost control, variation management and final account settlement.
• Establish and monitor project quality standards and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Executives and site teams.
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and capability development within the department.
• Implement all policies, activities, procedures, instructions as relevant and required by the Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health Management System (QESHMS).
• Ensure compliance to relevant statutory requirements at all times, including QESHMS in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, International Standards, local regulations, code of practices, and legal requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Quantity Surveying

Related discipline

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Property Development)

We’re looking for a proactive leader to drive project delivery with strong outcomes in time, cost, quality, safety, and environment. You’ll coordinate with stakeholders, guide teams, and ensure compliance with standards while managing risks and opportunities for success.

Your Key Accountabilities:

Project Planning & Development

Lead project planning, design development and value engineering initiatives to optimize project cost, quality and marketability.

Review project feasibility, development strategies and implementation plan to support business objectives.

Monitor project budgets, development costs and cash flow projections throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Execution & Delivery

Manage and oversee all aspects of project implementation from pre-construction to completion and handover.

Lead consultants, contractors and project teams to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budget and quality standards.

Monitor construction progress, identify project risks and implement mitigation or recovery plans where required.

Review and resolve technical, contractual and operational issues arising during project execution.

Oversee CCC, Vacant Possession (VP), handover and defect liability management processes.

Cost, Quality & Risk Management

Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives without compromising quality and product positioning.

Ensure effective cost control, variation management and final account settlement.

Establish and monitor project quality standards and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Executives and site teams.

Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Support succession planning and capability development within the department.

Compliance, Safety & Governance

Implement all policies, activities, procedures, instructions as relevant and required by the Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health Management System (QESHMS).

Ensure compliance to relevant statutory requirements at all times, including QESHMS in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, International Standards, local regulations, code of practices, and legal requirements.

What We're Looking For:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Minimum 12-15 years of experience in property development and project management.

Knowledge in QESH Management, HIRARC, ESH legal & other requirements and EHS practices is an added advantage.

Enjoy These With Us:

• Medical Coverage – Inpatient & outpatient (dependents extended)
• Dental & Optical Benefits
• Staff Discounts – Across our diverse Sunway portfolio (eg; malls, theme parks, properties, education, etc.)
• Company covered medical checkups
• Exposure to a diversified business ecosystem across multiple industries within the Sunway Group.

About Sunway Property:

Sunway Property, part of the Sunway Group since 1974, is a leading multinational property-construction company in Malaysia. Our 'Build, Own, Operate' model enables us to develop sustainable communities where future generations can thrive. We have developed a wide range of properties in Malaysia, China, Singapore and Cambodia.

Check us out further at www.sunwayproperty.com!

In all that we do, we are driven by our core values of Integrity, Humility and Excellence.