Project Manager

PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Overseeing the design, cost, programming, quality control and construction management of new lounges, hotels and renovation projects.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to

: Project Director

Supervises indirectly

(functional reporting)

: Consultants, Contractors

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Establishment, Budget Development, Design Control

Effectively support project team in the process of project establishment, budget development and selection of project consultants

Provide timely and constructive feedback on local design codes, local practice, authorities regulations, as well as on construction requirements that will affect the design provision

Provide design development support and advice to ensure the works are done in accordance with the design guidelines, standards, brands and budget

Co-ordinate the Design Team to ensure the proper co-ordination of design parameter for different trades

Support team to facilitate and monitor the progress against the master program milestones during the design phase

Tender Strategy and Control

Contribute to the planning for contract packaging and the scope of work to achieve optimisation on tender pricing and timely award of contracts

Review the tender list, evaluate tender pricings and study value engineering options and negotiation strategy

Participate in tender negotiations to obtain the best value on tender offered, and actively follow-up on the award of tenders to ensure proper documentation and registration

Project Implementation

Lead site planning and inspections: safety and site cleanliness, location and routing of temporary facilities and utilities, review mock-ups and reports to ensure proper quality control, construction schedule control

Work with Quantity Surveyor and Finance on cost control based on the project budget

Administer contracts impartially, reasonably, and proactively to safeguard the interests of the company

Manage risks and act in a timely manner to protect the interests of the company

Ensure proper recording and timely approval of drawings, samples, mock-ups, queries, amendments, and official government documents

Liaison

Co-ordinate, negotiate, and clarify with the relevant government authorities on their requirements for the design of the project

Supervise relevant parties for local authority submissions, establish and maintain effective relationships with local authorities and to ensure all required authority licenses are completely granted

Documentation and Handover

Complete the entire development and handover to the Operator (lounge, hotel, retail outlet) and Buyer with proper training, manuals, as-built drawings, testing, commissioning and defect management

Oversee handover procedures and defects rectification

Monitor arrangement for project close out, settlement of final accounts and the deployment plans for project team members

CRITICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or a construction related discipline, preferably with relevant professional membership

Minimum 10 years project management experience in luxury hotel developments or mixed-use developments

Strong in construction management with working knowledge of development processes, construction sequences and details

Fluency in written and spoken English is required for all project sites

Must be the residency of India

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Track record in managing contracts of complex nature

Knowledge in local languages and construction regulations of the site location

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Possess high integrity, uncompromised ethics and business conduct

Result-oriented and hands-on

Excellent communication, managerial and interpersonal skills