
Project Director / Head of Project
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Spearhead and manage multiple development projects from start to finish, ensuring they align with company objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Deliver strategic project planning and insights in collaboration with the COO and senior leadership.
- Establish project scopes, key deliverables, and milestones, ensuring timely execution with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, technical, and financial requirements.
- Lead feasibility studies and market analysis to assess commercial viability and potential risks.
- Proactively address project issues, delays, and risks, and escalate critical concerns to the COO in a timely manner.
- Collaborate closely with Sales & Marketing, Finance, Design, and Planning teams to ensure project alignment and drive commercial success.
- Assist in executing marketing strategies and support the achievement of sales KPIs through joint initiatives.
- Manage engagement with consultants, contractors, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project approvals and execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, business partners, and regulators.
- Develop and enforce best practices, SOPs, and governance frameworks to improve project management efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing project team, fostering strong project management skills and business acumen.
- Foster a team culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of experience in property development or construction management, including a minimum of 8 years in senior project leadership.
- Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end development of residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
- In-depth understanding of development lifecycles, construction techniques, regulatory processes, and project delivery best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Capable of performing under pressure, handling complex situations, and making sound decisions in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrates strong integrity, professionalism, and effective interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.