Asean Program Lead - Singapore - TURNER & TOWNSEND PTE. LIMITED

TURNER & TOWNSEND PTE. LIMITED

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Singapore

2 weeks ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

The ASEAN Program Lead will have the responsibility for strategically managing a project portfolio of millions of dollars in capital projects per year.

Reporting into the APAC Head of Design & Construction, this role will be accountable for design and construction services. The position will provide project delivery for sites across ASEAN and Australasia.

Manages major and or complex construction projects;
Act as liaison between leadership and asset, transactions, and technology teams;
Manage relationship with outsourced service provider teams to monitor KPIs and corrective actions;
Proactively assess workload and address with external service providers to right size;
Manage large team of outside consultants and vendors;
Assist in the development of real estate strategies with key stakeholders. Translate strategic requirements into practicable designs;
Coordinate capital planning activities with internal asset managers and cost managers;
Identify, define, and manage project pipeline with asset managers;
Release projects to third party providers in time to deliver projects in line with commitments and maintain a steady workflow;
Orchestrate and drive the successful and timely design of office construction projects in collaboration with the technology stakeholders to bank standards for critical facilities;
Develop specific client requirements and establish clear and verifiable expectations. Identify and manage Stakeholder's needs. Coordinate project requirements and implementation between internal partners (IT, Security, AV etc.);
Work collaboratively with the team to develop comprehensive project plans based on approved funding;
Understand the dependencies and interrelationships of the tasks to ensure success;
Develop RFPs for outside consultant, construction, and other outsourced vendor services;
Analyze bids, interview bidders, and evaluate qualifications;
Work with governmental and nongovernmental jurisdictional authorities for permitting design approval and construction implementation;
Manage implementation of projects, including identification and mitigation of risks and issues;
Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget while being conducted safely, efficiently and with mínimal impact to the business;
Ensure that punch lists and project closeouts are handled in a timely fashion, according to bank policy;
Lead the development of the scope of work and creation of detailed project schedules;
Monitor actual schedule and costs against the project estimates. Report significant variances and develop corrective action plans;
Review and approve all project payments with support from cost management group. Ensure that compliance rules are fulfilled, and project records are complete;
Communicate effectively with staff and management on status, issues, risks, goals, and objectives;
Report on performance to management including highlighting issues, mitigation plans and progress;
Promote a culture of transparency, innovation, and improvement in the project delivery process.

Job Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in business; Master's Degree Preferred
Minimum of years' experience in the construction and project management industry during which you applied a structured approach (methodology) to project planning, estimating, monitoring, and reporting through the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closure.
Direct experience managing office construction projects is highly desired, groundup experience a must.
Clear technical understanding of building operations.
Demonstrate leadership and adaptability when facing unique challenges encountered on each project.
High energy and a passion for project management and its processes.
Very strong communication, influencing, and problemsolving skills.
Strong meeting organization and facilitation skills.
Team player with ability to handle strong personalities at all levels of the company.
Experience and ease in interfacing with Senior Management
Track record of managing work to achieve milestones on time and within budget under pressure.
Analytical, flexible, teamoriented, have good interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
Technical proficiencies in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project as well as industry standard project management tools.
Financial Services experience preferred