Manager, Estate Planning, Development & Management

About the role

The Manager, Estate Planning, Development & Management supports the planning, development and management of estate and infrastructure projects. The role strengthens project oversight, cost and contract management, governance, compliance and internal controls across development and improvement projects, working closely with project teams, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Estate planning and development: conduct feasibility studies (site suitability, regulatory compliance, ROI) and long-term planning for facility enhancement and lease renewal
• Project oversight: track progress, milestones, risks and deliverables, lead dashboards, trackers and reports, and develop mitigation measures for delays and risks
• Cost and contract management: support cost planning, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, variation and claims analysis, and contract administration with quantity surveyors and consultants
• Governance, compliance and internal controls: drive policies, SOPs and internal controls, monitor compliance with procurement and approval processes, and support audits
• Process improvement and data analysis: standardise processes, analyse data for trends and risks, build trackers and dashboards in Google Sheets, and turn findings into recommendations
• Stakeholder coordination: coordinate with departments, consultants and contractors, and prepare reports and presentations for management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or a related field, or a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building or Engineering
• More than 5 years of experience in project management, construction project delivery, cost management, quantity surveying or contract management
• Experience in construction, development, infrastructure, estate management or the built environment is advantageous; experience in school, institutional or public development projects is also an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organisation and good communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Google Sheets, including formulas, data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with project planning, programme management and project monitoring
• Interest or experience in process standardisation, process improvement and internal controls
• Good understanding of cost, contract and procurement processes is advantageous