Job Description

Job Scope: Project Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Project: 24-Storey Serviced Apartment Development

Project Type: High-Rise Residential

Reporting To: Project Director / Developer Representative

Role Purpose

The Project Manager will lead the planning, design coordination, construction, and

handover of a 24-storey serviced apartment development in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires

strong experience with local authority approvals, Malaysian construction practices, and

high-rise residential projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in

compliance with statutory and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Control

? Manage the project lifecycle from design development through construction, CCC,

and handover

? Develop and maintain the overall project master programme

? Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures

2. Cost & Commercial Management

? Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts

? Review consultants' and contractors' valuations, variations, and final accounts

? Lead value engineering initiatives without compromising quality or compliance

3. Consultant & Contractor Management

? Appoint and manage project consultants including Architect, C&S Engineer, M&E

Engineer, QS, and Specialist Consultants

? Manage the Main Contractor and key subcontractors

? Chair weekly site meetings, technical meetings, and progress reviews

4. Design & Authority Coordination

? Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, facade, and interior design packages

? Manage submissions and approvals with DBKL, Bomba, TNB, Syabas/Air

Selangor, IWK, and other relevant authorities

? Ensure compliance with UBBL, Street, Drainage and Building Act, MS Standards,

and local guidelines

5. Construction & Site Management

? Monitor construction quality, safety, and progress in accordance with approved

drawings and specifications

? Ensure compliance with DOSH, CIDB, and OSHA requirements

? Oversee site safety performance and contractor HSE compliance

6. Quality, Testing & Handover

? Manage testing, commissioning, snagging, and defect rectification

? Coordinate inspections leading to Certificate of Completion and Compliance

(CCC)

? Ensure complete handover documentation including as-built drawings, O&M

manuals, and warranties

7. Stakeholder & Risk Management

? Act as the key interface between the Developer, Consultants, Contractors,

Authorities, and Operators

? Identify and manage project risks, issues, and claims

? Prepare and present monthly project status reports to senior management

Key Deliverables

? Approved project programme and budget

? Authority approvals and statutory compliance

? Construction progress and cost reports

? Successful issuance of CCC

? Complete handover and close-out documentation

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Professional Requirements

? Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying,

Architecture, or related discipline

? Registered with BEM, LAM, RISM, or equivalent professional body - preferred

? PMP / PRINCE2 / CIOB / MRICS certification - an advantage

Experience

? Minimum 8-12 years of relevant project management experience

? Proven track record in high-rise residential projects in Malaysia

? Direct experience managing 20+ storey developments

? Strong knowledge of DBKL approval processes and CCC requirements

Key Competencies

? Strong leadership and coordination skills

? Excellent commercial and contract management knowledge

? Solid technical understanding of high-rise construction and M&E systems

? Familiarity with Malaysian construction contracts (e.g. PAM / PWD forms)

? Strong communication skills in English (Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin are

advantages)

Employment Details

? Full-time / Contract (project-based)

? Site-based in Kuala Lumpur

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM12,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Professional development
Work Location: In person