Group Project Management Specialist - Construction & Development

1 - Project Planning & Management
Take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and execution of assigned construction, renovation, refurbishment, fit-out and development projects.
Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets and key deliverables in line with approved objectives.
Monitor progress from planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
Identify risks, dependencies and potential delays and proactively implement mitigation measures.
Ensure proper project documentation, reporting and governance, and provide regular progress updates on schedule, cost, quality, risks and key decisions required.
2 - Contractor & Consultant Management
Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, architects, consultants, engineers, suppliers and other project partners.
Manage contractor performance against agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality, and review and challenge work plans and proposed solutions where necessary.
Monitor construction through regular site visits and progress reviews, and coordinate resolution of technical, operational and commercial issues.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards and regulations, and support the selection, evaluation and performance assessment of contractors and consultants.
3 - Cost & Budget Management
Manage project expenditure against the approved budget and ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Review quotations, variation orders, claims and other commercial proposals from contractors and suppliers.
Identify cost-optimization opportunities without compromising quality, functionality or long-term value.
Escalate material budget deviations and commercial risks promptly, and maintain records of project costs, commitments and variations.
4 - Quality, Technical & Handover Management
Ensure construction and installation works meet approved designs, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
Coordinate with technical consultants and contractors to resolve design and construction issues.
Conduct or coordinate quality inspections and project acceptance and ensure defects and outstanding work are tracked and resolved.
Lead or support commissioning, handover and close-out, ensuring handover documentation, as-built drawings, warranties and technical records are completed.
5 - Stakeholder & Internal Coordination
Act as the primary project interface between the Group, business units, property owners, tenants, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
Work closely with Group Investment, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Heads of Subsidiaries and Project Owners to ensure alignment on objectives and requirements.
Coordinate multiple stakeholders with potentially conflicting priorities, and communicate status, issues and recommendations clearly to senior management.