Assistant Manager, Branch Project Management (Property)

at  Hong Leong Bank

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The incumbent is to assist the Head, Branch Project Management in providing Project Management support for the establishment of new/relocated branches and BAU projects. The support includes design, collating CER, e-bidding, submission to TRC and actual renovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To drive greater realism on job site planning and management and from the lens of quality and sustainability.
• To drive compliance of health and safety standards at site in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• To take lead on the development of Feasibility Studies, Project Briefs and Business Cases.
• To provide inputs and advice to project and design teammates.
• To be responsible for end-to-end project management works not limited to the below:
• supporting the Head of Branch Project Management in ensuring effective contract management;
• coordinating with various consultants, contractors and vendors including internal stakeholders;
• collaborating with engineers, architects, consultants and etc. to determine specifications and scopes of the project assigned;
• dealing with designers/draughtsman on fit-out plan and design matters for any renovation project;
• preparing Bills of Quantity, RFP/RFQ/tender documents, project submission and approval and tender briefing with various contractors and vendors;
• planning and preparing project master program, construction/fit-out operations and schedules ensuring milestone are achieved;
• managing project site progress to ensure it is accordance with project timeline, budget and approved drawings including regular site inspections;
• escalating proposed changes to cost or timescale beyond contractual levels and checking for possible effects on the Business Cases;
• keeping track of work schedule for each project to ensure timeline and financial targets are met;
• preparing monthly project control reports to ensure risks and issues are being tracked and mitigated/resolved and financial tracking on expenditure levels;
• conducting and evaluating monthly project and post project review meetings to ensure benefits are realized with internal and external stakeholders;
• being a liaison officer between internal and external stakeholders;
• budgeting and financial planning based on approved Capex and Opex.
• To undertake any works related to projects assigned by superiors from time to time.
• To deliver the above responsibilities in accordance with the Bank’s policies and operating procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in Project Management, Engineering, Construction/Development related or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of working experience in project management field is mandatory. A people manager for a minimum of 3 years.
• Candidates with CCPM or any relevant certifications recognized by CIDB or comply with the Construction Industry Competency Standard (CICS) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Commendable oral and written communication skills is a must.
• Well versed in project arbitrage cycle.
• Skilled in project planning and feasibility studies.
• High project cashflow and contract literacy.
• Willing to travel regularly across project sites.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

About Hong Leong Bank
We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.
We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.
Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.

• To drive greater realism on job site planning and management and from the lens of quality and sustainability.
• To drive compliance of health and safety standards at site in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• To take lead on the development of Feasibility Studies, Project Briefs and Business Cases.
• To provide inputs and advice to project and design teammates.
• To be responsible for end-to-end project management works not limited to the below:
• supporting the Head of Branch Project Management in ensuring effective contract management;
• coordinating with various consultants, contractors and vendors including internal stakeholders;
• collaborating with engineers, architects, consultants and etc. to determine specifications and scopes of the project assigned;
• dealing with designers/draughtsman on fit-out plan and design matters for any renovation project;
• preparing Bills of Quantity, RFP/RFQ/tender documents, project submission and approval and tender briefing with various contractors and vendors;
• planning and preparing project master program, construction/fit-out operations and schedules ensuring milestone are achieved;
• managing project site progress to ensure it is accordance with project timeline, budget and approved drawings including regular site inspections;
• escalating proposed changes to cost or timescale beyond contractual levels and checking for possible effects on the Business Cases;
• keeping track of work schedule for each project to ensure timeline and financial targets are met;
• preparing monthly project control reports to ensure risks and issues are being tracked and mitigated/resolved and financial tracking on expenditure levels;
• conducting and evaluating monthly project and post project review meetings to ensure benefits are realized with internal and external stakeholders;
• being a liaison officer between internal and external stakeholders;
• budgeting and financial planning based on approved Capex and Opex.
• To undertake any works related to projects assigned by superiors from time to time.
• To deliver the above responsibilities in accordance with the Bank’s policies and operating procedures