project manager (high-rise development - kl).

about the company
A well-established, publicly listed property developer recognised for residential towers and commercial hubs across Peninsular Malaysia. The company leverages deep engineering heritage and in-house execution capability to deliver quality urban spaces. The corporate environment is execution-focused, and centered on operational excellence, offering property professionals a hands-on environment to drive major urban developments.
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As a Project Manager, you will take end-to-end operational and commercial ownership of assigned property development projects. Operating from early planning through to vacant possession, you will lead cross-functional consultant teams, direct site execution, manage project financials, and drive milestone delivery while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Lifecycle Project Management: Drive project schedules, master budgets, cash flow projections, and resources across all execution phases-from site acquisition/pre-development to construction and final delivery.
• Consultant & Design Leadership: Appoint and direct multidisciplinary consultant teams (architects, civil/structural engineers, M&E, QS) to ensure optimized design, statutory compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Statutory Approvals & Authority Liaison: Lead negotiations and expedite submissions with local municipal councils, land offices, and utility providers to secure timely planning permissions, building plan approvals, and Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC).
• Construction & Site Oversight: Direct main contractors and project execution teams on-site, resolving complex technical bottlenecks, auditing QA/QC, and managing contract variation orders (VOs).
• Cross-Departmental Alignment: Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, procurement, legal, and finance teams to support project positioning, launch readiness, and smooth Vacant Possession (VP) handovers.

skills or qualifications needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive project management experience within property developers.
• Proven track record of managing high-rise residential, mixed-use commercial, or transit-oriented developments (TOD) from inception to completion.
• In-depth mastery of local authority processes, Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL), standard contract forms (e.g., PAM/FIDIC), and construction financial management.