SHARUL IKHWAN BIN PROF DATUK DR. SUFEAN
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic leadership and business growth, specialising in property development and construction project management. Demonstrates proficiency in P&L and financial management, business development, tendering, and contract negotiation. Skilled in cost and cash flow management, risk management, and government relations. Adept at procurement, operations management, team leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions and effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Managing Director
BIDARA HOMES CONSTRUCTION
12.2018 - 08.2026
- Direct overall business strategy, operations, financial performance, project delivery and client relationships.
- Drove business development through successful tendering, contract negotiation, client acquisition and strategic partnerships, enhancing market position.
- Founded and led a CIDB G3-certified construction company delivering commercial buildings, factories, residential developments, infrastructure and renovation projects.
- Oversee the complete project lifecycle, ensuring quality, safety, cost and schedule performance.
- Managed project budgets, cash flow, procurement, subcontractors, contract administration and regulatory compliance to ensure project viability.
- Recruit, develop and lead multidisciplinary teams with a strong focus on accountability, quality and continuous improvement.
- Strengthened operational and financial discipline through effective cost control, resource planning and project governance, leading to improved project outcomes.
- Build relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, contractors and government authorities.
- Built repeat-client relationships through consistent delivery of quality projects safely, on time and within budget.
- Developed end-to-end commercial expertise across tendering, contract management, project execution, financial planning and business operations.
General Manager
PRIMARC DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Directed budgeting, cost optimisation, cash flow, risk management and overall financial performance.
- Executed strategies that enhanced project profitability, drove revenue growth and improved portfolio performance.
- Led property development activities across the full lifecycle, from land acquisition and feasibility through planning, construction, sales, handover and asset optimisation.
- Cultivated relationships with government authorities, investors, consultants, contractors, financial institutions and other key stakeholders to ensure project alignment and support.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver developments in accordance with cost, schedule, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Improved project delivery through planning, value engineering and proactive risk management.
- Contributed to successful delivery of high-value residential developments with strong customer satisfaction and minimal defects.
- Supported portfolio expansion through strategic land acquisition and successful project launches.
- Strengthened organisational governance and financial discipline, resulting in enhanced overall team performance.
- Promoted sustainable development and ESG initiatives while strengthening relationships with local authorities and communities.
Project Manager
PRIMARC DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement and construction activities to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Contributed to successful project delivery within targeted timelines and budgets through stronger stakeholder coordination, cost optimisation and quality control.
- Coordinated consultants, contractors, suppliers and authorities to secure necessary approvals and facilitate project progress.
- Monitored construction quality, safety, costs, milestones and contractual requirements, ensuring compliance and timely completion.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications and contract documentation and managed variation orders and site issues.
Assistant Project Manager
COSMIC G SDN BHD
02.2011 - 09.2014
- Facilitated planning, budgeting, procurement and construction management for property development projects to ensure timely delivery.
- Monitored construction activities, quality, safety, costs and project milestones.
- Coordinated consultants, contractors, suppliers and authorities to secure approvals and accelerate site progress.
- Reviewed technical drawings and contract documentation, assisting with variation orders and resolving site issues to maintain project timelines.
- Supported project teams in improving coordination, cost efficiency and overall delivery performance.
Assistant Project Manager
AT AMBASSY (M) SDN BHD
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Coordinated communication between local authorities, consultants, contractors and clients to streamline project workflow.
- Monitored project costs, financial flow, and construction progress, ensuring adherence to specifications and schedules.
- Facilitated pre-development feasibility and construction activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
- Assessed project requirements, design considerations, development feasibility and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed construction drawings and supported day-to-day project execution.
Site Engineer
INTA BINA SDN BHD
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Oversaw site activities, subcontractor management, workforce coordination, and construction progress to ensure project adherence to timelines.
- Directed site planning, enforced quality control, implemented health & safety measures, and maintained reporting standards.
- Facilitated collaboration among consultants, subcontractors, planners, and site teams to streamline project execution.
- Verified drawings, quantities, materials and workmanship against project specifications.
- Supported CONQUAS quality requirements for structural works and resolved technical/site issues.
Site Supervisor
PAYA LEBAR LANDSCON SERVICES
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Supervised contractors and subcontractors during construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Managed site resources, maximising utility and reducing waste.
- Developed work schedules, enhancing productivity on the project site.
- Fostered positive relationships with stakeholders through transparent communication.
Education
Bachelor of Construction Management -
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC)
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
- Property Development
- Construction & Project Management
- P&L & Financial Management
- Business Development & Tendering
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost & Cash Flow Management
- Risk Management
- Government & Stakeholder Relations
- Procurement
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
LANGUAGES
Bahasa Malaysia — Fluent
English — Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Managing Director
BIDARA HOMES CONSTRUCTION
12.2018 - 08.2026
General Manager
PRIMARC DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD
06.2015 - 12.2018
Project Manager
PRIMARC DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD
07.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Project Manager
COSMIC G SDN BHD
02.2011 - 09.2014
Assistant Project Manager
AT AMBASSY (M) SDN BHD
08.2010 - 02.2011
Site Engineer
INTA BINA SDN BHD
03.2010 - 08.2010
Site Supervisor
PAYA LEBAR LANDSCON SERVICES
06.2007 - 12.2007
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC)
Bachelor of Construction Management -
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)