Senior Business Development & Operations Manager PMC

About this role

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.