GWS, Associate Project Manager

Seoul – Seoul-teukbyeolsi – Korea (Republic of)

Hiring Department: Global Workplace Solutions

Working Location: On-site at client premises in Jongro

Job Summary

The Project Manager position is responsible for ensuring the success of retail(branch) and commercial(office) projects in Korea, working closely with local and regional teams. Project scope include new premise fit-outs, closures, relocations, workplace upgrades etc, while maintaining consistency and meeting group standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects (retail and commercial) in Korea during several stages (Proposal/Pre-Construction/Construction/Completion/Handover)
• Manage contractors, vendors, suppliers, landlords etc. when requested
• Prepare accurate and efficient vendor procurements
• Work with functional leaders and regional project teams on project planning, design and ensure to meet target objectives, budget and timelines
• Monitor and control project schedule and budget / Manage contracts / Maintain consistency and meet group standards
• Conduct pre-site visits and branch visits if required
• Keep positive communications with all stakeholders and other internal/external departments

Proposal Stage

The Project Manager’s role starts from proposal. Together with the Project Management Lead, he/she is responsible for the review and analysis of the construction aspects of a potential job. He/she highlights special requirement, potential risk and problems of a project during the PreTender Meeting. He/she advises and assists the Project Management Lead in the preparation of the Proposal.

Pre Construction Stage

The Project Manager is responsible for the following pre-construction activities:-

• Review drawings and specifications with the Construction Manager (if applicable) and Project Manager.
• Monitors the production of Construction Program and Bid Package Schedule.
• Chairs the Project Startup Meeting and ensures that the startup activities as identified in the Project Control Form are assigned, schedule and effected.
• Ensures design information are managed, Information Require Schedule prepared and attends the Design Brief Meeting with the Project Manager.
• Establishes the lines of communication with external parties involved in the project and conveying it to the project team.
• Monitors procurement and trade contractor selections.

Construction Stage

During construction the Project Manager controls the project through the following:-

• Make regular visits to site to check actual progress against programmed, quality and conditions.
• Ensures procurement activities are progressed and completed according to milestone by monitoring the Bid Package Schedule.
• Ensures all schedule meetings are conducted and Open Items prepared. Attends these meetings regularly to ensure objectives are met.
• Attends weekly Internal Review with Project Team to discuss progress and address issues.
• Advises and provides solutions to issues.
• Ensures the financial well being of a project is not compromised -budget, payment, change orders and margin.
• Provides progress update to Project Director-escalating potential problems and issues when necessary.
• Ensures project files and records are properly maintained.
• Takes immediate action and responsibility for any “Extension of Time (EOT)” required based on his evaluation and grasp of crucial aspects of a project. Reviewing and discussing contributing factors, implications and action plan of EOT with the Project Team. Ensures the request for EOT is issued and substantiated.
• Dive in and play the role of construction Manager once the project is at risk.

Completion Stage

The Project Manager’s key responsibilities at this stage are:-

• Chairs the Practical Completion Meeting and ensure attendance by project team. Review and discuss completion activities and all core aspects to ensure completion date is achievable. Generate Open Items List for actions required and persons responsible.

Handover:-

• Ensure site is ready for handover – cleared and cleaned.
• Attends handover and client/consultant joint inspection with the Construction Manager.
• Ensures a smooth transition between handover and occupation by the client.
• Ensures the application and issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC).
• Ensures the Operations and Maintenance Manual (O&M) is in order and issued to the client.
• Ensures defect are managed and closed-out effectively and promptly.

Job Requirements

Education & Training

• Degree or relevant professional qualifications in Interior Design / Architecture / Space Design etc

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Experience in retail/construction background preferred
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a project-based organization

Others

• Computer literate – Microsoft Office
• Good command of written and spoken English and Korean
• Team player with good interpersonal, communication skills
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry’s most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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