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JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERALL FUNCTION

The Project Manager (property and development) is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of real estate and construction projects. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards. The Project Manager also drives projects to meet commercial, operational, and business objectives, ensuring they are completed efficiently, within budget, and to the required specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•To enhance project coordination and ensure timely execution of development activities across departments and consultants.

•To provide direct administrative, communication and reporting support to top management for better efficiency and decision-making.

•To strengthen project tracking documentation and follow-through on management directives in line with corporate growth.

•Manage and coordinate project timelines, consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure smooth project execution.

•Assist management in preparing project reports, presentations, meeting minutes and follow-up actions.

•Handle administrative and confidential tasks for top management, including scheduling correspondence and document management.

•Act as liaison between project teams and management, ensuring proper communication and task completion.

•Liaise with government agencies, utility providers, and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals, permits, and compliance certifications for industrial development projects. Ensure all development activities adhere to zoning laws, safety standards, and environmental regulations, while maintaining strong relationships with authorities to prevent project delays

•Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets to ensure cost efficiency. Track expenditures, forecast variations, and implement corrective actions to maintain financial targets.

•Source, evaluate, and manage contractors, consultants, and vendors. Ensure timely delivery of work, compliance with project specifications, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

•Develop detailed project timelines, monitor progress, and coordinate with all teams to ensure timely completion of development phases.

•Identify potential project risks, conduct impact assessments, and implement mitigation strategies to reduce delays and cost overruns.

•Conduct frequent site visits to monitor construction activities, resolve issues, ensure standards compliance, and verify progress against plans.

•Implement quality control processes to ensure all work meets industrial property requirements, regulatory standards, and company specifications.

•Work with leasing teams to understand tenant requirements, coordinate industrial space customisation, and ensure handover readiness.

•Integrate sustainable design principles, conduct environmental evaluations, and ensure development activities meet ESG standards.

•Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation for senior management, ensuring clear visibility on project milestones and challenges.

•Introduce and manage project management tools, digital tracking systems, and smart building technologies to improve operational efficiency.

•Conduct project close-out reviews, evaluate performance metrics, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future developments

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience

•Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Property Development, Real Estate, Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.

•Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) are an added advantage.

•Membership or accreditation with professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is preferred.

•Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in property development, real estate development, or construction project management.

•Proven track record in managing end-to-end property development projects, from land acquisition, feasibility studies, planning approvals, and design development through to construction completion and handover.

•Experience in residential, commercial, industrial, township, and mixed-use developments is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

•Strong understanding of the property development lifecycle, including feasibility studies, development planning, budgeting, authority submissions, regulatory compliance, and project delivery.

•Well-versed in coordinating and managing consultants, including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, planners, landscape architects, and other development stakeholders.

•Familiarity with local authority approval processes, development orders, building plan submissions, permits, and statutory requirements.

•Strong commercial acumen with experience in development costing, budget control, contract administration, cash flow monitoring, and value engineering.

•Ability to manage project timelines, risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful project delivery.

•Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office, project management software, and reporting tools.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.

•Mature, proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Attributes

•Strong understanding of market trends, property development strategies, and investment considerations.

•Ability to balance technical, commercial, and operational objectives throughout the development process.

•Demonstrated leadership in driving projects from concept to completion while ensuring quality, profitability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.