APAC Project Program Manager

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Position Overview

The APAC Project Program Manager serves as the primary project lead for workplace and factory projects across Singapore, India, and China.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare comprehensive Project Workbooks to capture user requirements, including conducting workshops and meetings with stakeholders to clarify scope of work
• Develop preliminary cost estimates, project timelines, scope of works, and costing packages required for scheme submission and funding requests

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage the complete tender process including suppliers' prequalification, development of work packages, and preparation of tender documentation
• Handle tender clarification on technical and commercial matters, conduct tender evaluation, and negotiate with work contractors

Design Coordination & Technical Oversight

• Coordinate with design consultants to integrate user requirements into tender and construction drawings
• Coordinate with work contractors for tracking of construction and building permits
• Manage site execution to ensure compliance with construction drawings

Safety & Risk Management

• Review Method Statements and Risk Assessments with work contractors and JLL/RR Safety teams
• Conduct Safety Standdown and Toolbox meetings
• Manage safety performance of work contractors to comply with approved Method Statements and Risk Assessments

Project Reporting & Financial Management

• Prepare comprehensive progress reports including 4 Box Reports, Cost Reports, Cashflow Statements, and Risk Reports
• Prepare payment applications based on agreed payment terms
• Manage project close-out activities including final account closure and handover of completion documents

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience working on workplace and factory projects
• Bachelor's degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Facilities & Project Management

• Or Relevant Experience

Technical Competencies

• Strong construction industry knowledge with ability to prepare tender documentation and technical specifications
• Proven track record in construction site safety management
• Substantial understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts including test and commissioning
• Knowledge of project management software (Microsoft Project) and bespoke project reporting tools

Leadership & Management Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage communications, relationships, and performance of minimum 20 external collaborators
• Proven ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision in multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent documentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills including consulting and relationship management capabilities
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and build productive internal/external relationships

• Mandarin Speaker Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strict attention to detail and adherence to quality systems
• Full compliance with company rules including Environmental Health & Safety requirements
• Commitment to taking adequate measures in preventing injuries and protecting the environment

Location:

On-site –Singapore

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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