Job Description

This is a role that is part of the program management team involved in a new commercial property development. This role reports to the Development Program Lead overall in charge.
New Commercial Property Development

• Manage and support the program of works related to a new commercial property development. To be involved in initial market studies, feasibility analysis, land related issues, formulation of development strategy, authorities and regulatory approvals, development SPV structure, project initiation and planning, legal, financial, commercial matters.
• Coordinate the development partner selection process.
• Manage the program, scope, interdependencies, processes, risks, milestones and deadlines.
• Work with relevant parties to define the development concept, position and strategic parameters, key features and amenities, technology and smart building objectives, sustainability, health & wellness objectives, branding and place-making strategy, leasing & operator strategy, building operations & management plan.
• Manage and coordinate across all internal stakeholders and workstreams in the organisation on matters related to the project, across the different domains including finance, regulatory compliance, legal, risk management, technology, procurement, HR, branding & comms.
• To work with external stakeholders involved at different stages throughout the development project. Parties include local planning and building construction authorities, technical agencies, architect, engineers, project manager, cost consultant, other specialist consultants, main contractor and other specialist contractors, property and facilities managers.
• Support the process of preparing for and obtaining internal business approvals on matters related to the project at different stages, including presentations to different levels of management within the organisation.
• Manage and coordinate the project initiation activities, preparation of the project charter, project management plan, procurement strategy, establishment of the internal steering and working committees.
• Manage and oversee the planning and development approval process with local authorities. Monitor and track that the required permits are obtained for the project.
• Manage the appointment of consultants on the project. Oversee and coordinate the work effort of all consultants on the project to achieve the project objectives.
• Work with relevant parties to prepare the budget for the development. Manage, monitor and report on the cost throughout the process of the development project.
• Manage, oversee and coordinate the design process, preparation of the detailed design brief and user requirements, integration of the different disciplines of design, value engineering, presentations, reviews and procure acceptance from respective project committee and different user groups.
• Manage and monitor the process of procuring the main contractor, other specialist contractors and suppliers to work on the project.
• Monitor the construction process and activities to track progress in accordance with master schedule and in accordance with defined objectives.
• Monitor the development completion process, final inspections & approvals, and handover process to the relevant management team, external operators and tenants (where applicable).

• Experienced in the field of development & project management for corporate commercial office projects.
• Good understanding of the overall process of real estate and construction project planning, design, construction and other technical matters.
• Able to manage budgets, costs, commercial and contract matters related to the project. Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills. Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, interacting with senior executives of the business.
• Self-driven and motivated. Able to work independently, be resourceful and possess a keen ability to learn.
• Able to communicate plans and support the performance of team members in a clear and motivational manner, contributing to a positive work culture.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience, preferably in a consultant or client-side role, handling large-scale office campus fitout projects and/or commercial building development projects.
• Relevant educational qualifications in related fields of architecture, engineering, quantity surveying, building or project & construction management.
• Proficiency with project management software and MS office suite of tools.

eFinancialCareers