Project Manager (Private Equity Real Estate)

The role bridges investment, development, and asset management, focusing on value creation, compliance, and performance across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Feasibility

• Conduct detailed feasibility studies for potential investment and development projects in line with URA zoning and planning regulations.
• Coordinate with consultants (architects, QS, M&E engineers) to prepare concept and budget proposals.
• Evaluate project financials including IRR, NPV, ROI, and risk sensitivity.
• Ensure alignment with fund investment strategy and asset class objectives.
• Prepare detailed project timeline, milestones, and critical path schedules.

2. Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts.
• Liaise with finance teams on drawdowns, payment approvals, and audit compliance.
• Support quarterly asset valuations and fund reporting requirements.
• Oversee procurement and tendering processes in compliance with corporate governance.

3. Design, Development & Construction Management

• Manage design development, authority submissions, and approvals with BCA, URA, NEA, SCDF, and LTA.
• Coordinate tendering and appointment of consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Monitor construction progress, quality assurance, and workplace safety compliance under MOM regulations.
• Conduct regular site meetings, manage change orders, and update progress reports.
• Ensure timely completion, TOP/CSC acquisition, and defect rectification.

4. Stakeholder & Investor Coordination

• Act as primary liaison among fund managers, JV partners, consultants, and government authorities.
• Support due diligence, project audits, and investor site visits.
• Facilitate communications with tenants, community stakeholders, and marketing agents.

5. Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify key project and financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with Singapore’s ESG standards, PDPA, and fund-level sustainability reporting.
• Coordinate legal and insurance documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain proper records in accordance with fund governance and statutory requirements.

6. Asset Delivery & Exit Strategy

• Oversee handover and operational readiness for leasing or divestment.
• Coordinate with asset management teams on post-completion operations.
• Support marketing and sales efforts to optimize investment returns.
• Assist in exit strategy formulation and performance analysis for post-project review.

7. Leadership & Team Management

• Promote collaboration between investment, development, finance, and legal departments.
• Implement project management systems
• Champion process improvement and ensure efficient reporting systems.

Tools & Skills Required:

• Software: MS Project, Excel (financial modeling),
• Skills: financial analysis, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, leadership.
• Knowledge: URA guidelines, BCA codes, local contract law, fund structures, and ESG compliance.
• Architectural degree.

Working hours:

Mon to Fri, 9:30am to 6:30pm