Project Manager (Urban Development)

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is hiring a Project Manager (Urban Development) in Kuala Lumpur on a contract basis. The role covers planning and execution of urban development projects, team leadership, reporting and client engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Define and support project success criteria covering time, cost, quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project finances and align them with budgetary targets with the project quantity surveyor team.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Maintain project governance, processes and systems, and prepare formal project progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, health and environmental standards.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and consultants, identify new business opportunities and capture project learnings in internal knowledge systems.

Required profile

• Degree in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing commercial office, retail or showroom fit-out projects internationally.
• Proven experience leading small to medium-sized construction projects of low to medium complexity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.