General Manager - Projects - Commercial Real Estate

Looking for a person who has worked in the large commercial /office projects of 1 mil sq ft +. Should have managed at least two such projects (entire cycle from the conception to completion)

Responsibilities for this position include:

- Manage all aspects of project execution including but not limited to schedule development and management, budget development and management, internal approvals, design and construction document production, RFP processes, construction, MEP, furniture, move.

- Responsible for ensuring project is executed within defined schedule and budget

- Oversee all aspects relating to the planning, design, construction and make sure to coordinate to get the Occupancy Certificate

- Review all proposed plans and construction documents to identify possible value engineering and cost reduction opportunities

- Manage annual capital planning process

- Coordinate with Construction Managers and the Supply Chain department to identify and partner with select vendors to perform outsourced services for an assigned project

- Manage various tendering processes to engage the competent vendors for construction activities

- Carry out plan and spec analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction

- Plan, manage and coordinate minor workspace modifications & construction activities in the region and ensure they are in compliance with various OHS/EHS, Access, Fire & Safety standards

- Chair regular project meetings with consultants and internal partners,

- Update the senior management on a regular basis on the project progress.

- Spearhead project in full

- Should be a Civil Engineer

- Should be fluent in English communication

- Should be good in report writing and senior management presentation

- Should have experience in handling multiple vendors

- Should have team leadership abilities