Head of Projects at Health Plus Limited

Job Description

• Report to the COO
• Develop and direct strategies with the Management team for the Projects department and ensure strategies are aligned with the vision of HealthPlus Group
• Develop process, procedures and systems for the department in order to deliver the department’s strategy. The department comprises of Property Acquisition, Leasing & Value Assurance and Design & Projects
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and manage business opportunities for branch expansion that will contribute to the organisation’s short and long term business goals
• Identify new opportunities for retail locations and business development
• Liaise and negotiate with in conjunction with management retail property developers, landlords and land owners to identify viable retail spaces and opportunities
• Handle property related issues and manage relationship with all Landlords/Estate Managers
• End-to-end management (plan, implement, manage, evaluate and review) of branch development projects such as expansion, relocation and renovation within stipulated deadlines and cost
• Liaise with and coordinate all relevant departments towards branch opening activities through the hand holding period till hand over to store management
• Liaise and partner with Facilities and Admin Services department to ensure that all physical facilities including electrical, carpentry, civil works and plumbing systems are functioning optimally
• Work with Facilities and Admin Services department to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations
• Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies
• Liaise with relevant government bodies to facilitate prompt processing of property related issues such as permits, certificates, fees, etc
• Ensure only registered and accredited vendors in their areas of expertise are sourced and contracted for all supplies and services
• Source for vendors/service providers for all supplies and services
• Maintain a comprehensive database of vendors to enable swift sourcing of service providers data
• Make sure of the smooth progress of all operations until the branch opening
• Coordinate between all functional teams involved in the branch opening
• Track the quality of deliverables
• Identify and mitigate issues and risks in each phase of the project
• Timely follow-up with the management team on all issues related to new branch development
• Coordinate with internal parties on timelines and issues requiring cross departmental involvement in order to ensure proper communication and timely delivery of works completed
• Ensure high quality of project documentation
• Provide periodic and detailed status reports to the Management team

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with 10 years minimum experience in a structured organisation, 4 years of which must be in a managerial capacity
• Membership of a recognised professional body is an added advantage
• Leadership & managerial skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
• Planning & organisational Skill
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
• Strong analytical skills
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, flexible, endurance and has a great willingness to travel
• A good working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite like Word, Outlook, and Excel