Senior Business Development & Operations Manager PMC

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on site Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted June 6, 2026 Last posted June 6, 2026
Job description

Job Title: Senior Business Development & Operations Manager

Mission: To drive regional market expansion for a premier global Project Management Consultancy (PMC) by securing strategic partnerships, nurturing high-value client relationships, and bridging the gap between new commercial opportunities and efficient operational management. Based in KL regional HQ.

Why You Should Apply
- Strategic Visibility: Report directly to the SEA Business Director (MY & HK) in a high-impact role that balances market growth with operational leadership.
- Execution-Driven Culture: Thrive in a premier consultancy / PMC with 15 years of commercial success, featuring flat reporting lines and a data-driven, transparent environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Growth & Partnerships: Prospect new clients, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue across the regional built environment sector.
- Contracts & Compliance: Draft, review, and redline commercial proposals and contracts (including NDAs, vendor, and employment agreements) while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Operations & Metrics: Manage local office administration, oversee health and safety, and monitor KPIs to optimize business performance.

Target Customers / Types of Projects
- Data Centres (Tier 1 hyperscalers from US)
- Commercial Real Estate / Office Fit-outs / Banking HQs / Silicon Valley Tech office
- Retail, Hospitality & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Lounges & Clubs
- Infrastructure, Airports, Education, Lifestyle, and Sports & Recreation

About You
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of proven business development or commercial experience with a track record of meeting revenue targets in the Construction, Infrastructure, or Built Environment sectors.
- Industry Background: Direct experience working within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or on the client side.
- You may be a Business Development Manager or Commercial Lead with experience in Project Management Consultancies (PMCs) or Corporate Real Estate / REITS.
- Academics & Mindset: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, combined with strong negotiation skills and data-driven strategic thinking.

About the Company
- Our client is a premier global Project Management Consultancy serving top-tier infrastructure owners and global brands.
- With over 500 major capital projects executed across 20 countries and 10 global offices, they specialize in flat, execution-oriented reporting lines and practical delivery solutions.

About this role

Summary

Lead regional growth, partnerships, contracts, and operations for a global PMC.

Job title

Senior Business Development & Operations Manager PMC

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

business developmentcontract reviewclient relationshipnegotiationcompliance

Preferred skills

project managementbuilt environmentstrategic planningdata analysis

Specializations

constructionproject managementbusiness developmentoperationsbuilt environment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On-site City