Job Information
CBRE APAC Project/Program Management Lead - Associate Director in Singapore, Singapore
APAC Project/Program Management Lead - Associate Director
Job ID
160413
Posted
26-Mar-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Project Management
Location(s)
Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Singapore - Singapore
Job Title: APAC Project Management Lead - Associate Director level
Location of work: Priority Singapore/HK
Type of role: Full Time employment with CBRE
About the client:
Enterprise Account - Regional Client
Full Time secondment role - support singular client & various projects across APAC
Client background: US MNC Transport Company
What Is Key deliverables:
Provide strategic level guidance and act as a point of escalation for all projects in Region
Support regional capital planning and ensure execution of all capital projects in APAC
Challenge the way projects are delivered and seek continuous improvements.
Deliver to the client’s expectations, build strong partnerships based on trust
Be accountable for the coordination of account resources and build partnership with CBRE account colleagues (TM, FM, OP, Strategy) to determine project scopes prior to project approval.
Support and guide the delivery of all Projects within APAC. Offering strategic guidance and also get into the detail of project delivery where needed
Oversight of all Project Managers to ensure project compliance with account standards, including the familiarization, utilization and adherence to the CBRE client E2E process
Ensure use of Project Management systems and tools, training of delivery Project Managers to ensure the full deployment of systems and tools.
Prepare and maintain the capital expenditure plan in accordance with Client budgeting approval process.
Support and guide the Area / Country Project Business Lead in the early preparedness and identification of PM resources needed to meet project demand throughout the region, as appropriate.
What You’ll Do:
Understand the client’s business and be the spokesperson for positioning their projects with the business in a business context e.g. in terms of return on investment, employee retention and attraction etc.
Participate in project performance review/QBR’s meetings with client
Ensure application of all account training and client requirements
Support the CBRE PMO with providing accurate and timely information on all projects
Support management in the sourcing, assessment and early preparedness of qualified variable project management staff in line with project pipe-line work across region.
Confirm and seek approval of Project Management fees for variable Project Managers and all additional resource requirements for projects
Ensure that the schedule, budget are well managed throughout the project. Health and Safety standards are exceptional. Risk & issue management, and quality standards are maintained
Oversee the onboarding of all project resources to the region.
Prepare and maintain the projects procurement strategy for the region including management of existing project framework consultants. Ensure appropriate contracts are in place where required
Provide oversight of project delivery to ensure project documentation is accurate, co-ordinated and properly documented. Ensure the use of the Project Management System, training of variable staff to ensure the full deployment of systems and tools.
Ensure all parties understand the account goals prior to start of project and monitor throughout project for compliance to standards and Playbook processes at a Program management level specifically to manage key milestone deliverables.
Ensure Project team is coordinated with all other Property service lines in the preparation, delivery and hand-over of project work.
Support the development of early project scope, cost, schedules (i.e. Charters, etc.) and providing critical due diligence project support in the lead up to Business Financial Approval.
Support Project Managers to ensure invoices are reviewed for conformity with documentation requirements and the completion status and processed in a timely manner.
Complete all CPI and KPI requirements at the end of each quarter
Value:
Benchmark and tabulate key data from projects to build historic referencing and establish pricing and performance metrics for future projects.
Drive client value by identifying and introducing efficiencies in ways of working.
Maintain pre-agreed KPIs across the region, develop action plans where required across consultants
What You'll Need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
At least eight years’ project management or construction management experience, or any similar combination of education and experience.
Program Management qualification and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Excited to work in a fast-fast, entrepreneurial environment.
Expert at people and client management. Eager to build strong, trusted relationships with all colleagues
Must be detail-oriented, analytical and computer-literate with proven leadership skills.
Knowledge and understanding of construction practices and techniques, contract laws, project controls and building support systems.
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
Strong verbal/written communication skills in both English and local language where appropriate.
Occasional travelling required.
Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business or equivalent to appropriate 4-year college program.
What is essential:
To have wider coverage market experiences especially India - where the client forecast more pipelines
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Has experience with being very client-facing. Being able to say no to the client, train / upskill the client and deal with challenging client relationships
Enjoys overseeing multiple projects at one time and can manage variable Project Management team internal & external
Confident and experienced with projects across India and across the wider APAC region
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
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