Job Description

This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of projects undertaken by OCBC Property Services for the Group. This involves planning, coordinating and controlling the implementation of projects from inception to completion. This role reports to the Head, Group Projects Management and will work closely with other project, property and facilities management professionals in the organisation to ensure the achievement of business goals.
Job Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all assigned projects throughout all stages from feasibility studies, initiation, planning, conceptualisation, schematic design, cost budgeting, procurement and tender, construction, testing & commissioning, completion & close-out, handover to operations.
• Manage the project scope, interdependencies, processes, risks, milestones and deadlines.
• Work with project stakeholders to determine business needs, requirements and constraints.
• Support the process of preparing for and obtaining internal business approvals on projects.
• Prepare and manage the overall project program, establishing clear milestones and objectives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage, oversee and coordinate the design process, preparation of design brief and user requirements, integration of the different disciplines of design, value engineering, presentations, reviews and sign-offs from the project committee and different user groups, compliance with design code and guidelines.
• Manage and coordinate the process of procuring contractors and suppliers to work on the project, including tender processes from shortlist, pre-qualification, onboarding and contract management.
• Monitor the construction process and activities to track progress in accordance with master schedule and in accordance with defined objectives.
• Monitor the process of testing & commissioning, final inspections & approvals, and handover process to the building & facilities management team.
• Prepare and manage the project budget in accordance with requirements, forecast, track and control expenditure, variation works and cost, to achieve completion within budget.
• Manage and oversee the authorities\' requirements on the project and work with consultants and contractors to secure all necessary approvals.
• Chair project meetings, review plans, designs and budgets, facilitate decision-making, address and resolve issues, monitor and report on progress on a regular basis.
• Carry out duties in compliance with all business policies, standards and SOPs.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

• Self-driven, motivated and possess a keen ability to learn.
• Able to work independently, be resourceful and an effectively team player.
• Able to multi-task, drive progress to achieve deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in the field of construction project management, preferably in managing M&E related scopes of work in building construction or building additions & alterations / enhancement projects.
• Relevant educational qualifications in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering.
• Proficiency with project management software and MS office suite of tools. Proficiency in AutoCad will be an advantage.

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