Job Description
Asset Acquisitions
- Collaborate with Acquisition and Investment Team to provide initial technical input for
potential projects’ evaluation, including preliminary cost estimates, feasibility, high-level
development plan, general design, construction timeframe and other evaluation.
- Provide support in asset/land acquisitions by managing technical due diligence and
preliminary site inspections.
- Source necessary information through extensive research to support the acquisition
process.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is available to complete the due diligence process.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities to gather
essential data and address any concerns.
- Manage technical due diligence consultants to define gaps and identify risks during the asset acquisition process.
- Coordinate the due diligence process, ensuring thorough analysis and timely completion of tasks.
- Assess market demand and define industry standards for new assets based on thorough market research and analysis.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting asset development.
- Establish CAPEX requirements necessary for maintaining and enhancing the long-term
value of acquired assets.
Project Development and Management(Greenfield)
- Manage the development process from project inception to completion, ensuring
adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate all phases of development, including planning, design and engineering, construction, and occupancy.
- Perform oversight functions (especially on technical aspects) on behalf of JDP to closely interface with local developer/co-developer and other stakeholders to safeguard JDP’s interest in the project. Review and assess technical aspects of development plan, proactively identify risks and mitigation solutions, collaborate to execute these solutions.
- Monitor projects' commercial performance to ensure they are completed within budget and on schedule.
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, building codes, and corporate standards throughout the development process.
- Manage extensive refurbishment and alteration works on existing buildings, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Actively engage in construction management, including but not limited to high-level feasibility assessment, initial construction budget setting, contractor tendering, construction contract negotiation, construction management, requisition and cost management, inspection/occupancy preparation/project closeout.
- Review and approve requisition billing to ensure accuracy and in compliance of agreed development plan.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to understand operational constraints and develop plans to minimize impacts.
- Manage engagement with consultants, developers, contractors, and suppliers throughout the development process.
- Foster positive relationships with stakeholders and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Monitor project progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones.
Project Management (Renovation/Refurbishment)
- Responsible for managing the renovation projects of leased properties, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while minimizing disruptions to current tenants' operations.
- Handle the entire project lifecycle, from initiation, planning, and design to construction and final handover. This includes coordinating resources, managing schedules, and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
- Liaising with tenants to ensure their operational needs are met during the renovation process, maintaining smooth communication and minimizing any disruption to their business activities.
- Budget control and cost management are key responsibilities, with the Project Manager ensuring the project stays within financial constraints while maintaining high standards of work.
- Regular risk assessment and the development of strategies to mitigate any potential issues, particularly those affecting tenant operations.
Design and Engineering
- Collaborate closely with the in-house Design Team to ensure design and engineering requirements are fully aligned with the company's standards and development strategy.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the Design Team to ensure designs meet local regulatory standards, project objectives, and stakeholder expectations.
- Support the in-house Design Team in joint management of design consultants, including architects, engineers, and other specialists.
- Review necessary approvals, permits, and clearances for development projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist the in-house Design Team in establishing local requirements and standards necessary for the development process, including zoning regulations, building codes, and environmental guidelines.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify applicable regulations and ensure designs meet all relevant requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including asset managers, legal teams, and executives, to align development plans with organizational goals and objectives.
- Ensure that all design activities adhere to the company's quality standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to verify compliance with established guidelines and specifications.
Procurement
- Support in-house Procurement Team in the definition of works (SoW), tender process and contract award,
- Support the in-house Costing Team in cost management, change management and contract administration,
- Assist the in-house Procurement Team in defining scopes of work (SoW) for various projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and requirements.
- Collaborate on the tender process, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation criteria, and bid analysis.
- Participate in the evaluation of bids and support the decision-making process for contract award.
- Support the in-house Costing Team in cost management activities, including budget preparation, cost estimation, and tracking.
- Assist in monitoring project costs throughout the development lifecycle, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Aid in change management processes, assessing the impact of changes on project costs and schedules.
- Assist in the preparation and administration of contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are clear, fair, and legally compliant.
Reporting
- Provide regular internal reports (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) on the status of all projects with a particular focus on programme, cost and quality,
- Collect reports from suppliers and ensure that all open points and risks are managed,
- Prepare and present comprehensive project reports and presentations to management and stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones, identifying any deviations and recommending corrective actions.
- Collect reports from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring that all open points and risks are adequately managed and addressed.
- Prepare comprehensive project reports and presentations for management and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or other related field,
- Minimum 7 years of relevant development, construction, or project management experience in industrial and/or logistics projects preferred,
- Strong understanding of local regulations, legal requirements, and the local planning process.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and a commitment to ensuring compliance.
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, under tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication abilities.
- Capacity to manage several concurrent projects and prioritize effectively.
- Understanding of ESG requirements and commitment to sustainable development practices.
- Seeks continuous improvement to the design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering the optimum solution to all aspects of the development.
- Possesses a high level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, endurance, and adaptability, demonstrates excellent leadership to drive projects and is a team player.
- Fluent in English and Chinese. Malay or Bahasa, Japanese and Vietnamese would be an advantage but not require.
- Willing to relocate to countries within APAC depending on Project location (Relocation package will be discuss separately when the need arises).