Project Manager

Job Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and delivering Distribution Center development, construction, fit-out, expansion, facility improvement, and operational infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Feasibility & Project Planning

• Assess project requirements, operational needs, technical feasibility, cost, timeline, and key risks.
• Develop project scope, business cases, budgets, implementation plans, milestones, and success criteria.
• Evaluate project alternatives and provide recommendations to management for decision making.
• Coordinate warehouse layouts, facility requirements, equipment, utilities, and operational considerations.

2. Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare CAPEX estimates and project budgets for management approval.
• Monitor actual and committed costs against approved budgets.
• Review quotations, variation orders, additional works, and potential cost overruns.
• Work with Finance and Procurement to maintain effective project cost control.

3. Project Execution & Contractor Management

• Manage construction, fit-out, renovation, expansion, equipment installation, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, Distribution Center teams, and internal functions.
• Monitor site progress against agreed timelines, scope, quality, and budget.
• Identify delays, risks, and issues and drive corrective actions through to completion.
• Ensure project activities minimize disruption to ongoing Distribution Center operations.

4. Project Monitoring & Management Reporting

• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, budget, and outstanding actions.
• Prepare regular project status reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Highlight deviations, critical issues, decisions required, and recommended actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, approvals, cost records, and project changes.

5. Completion & Handover

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and final project acceptance.
• Ensure outstanding defects and incomplete works are closed.
• Coordinate handover of drawings, manuals, warranties, asset information, and related documentation.
• Conduct post-project reviews to assess project outcomes and expected business benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, operations, supply chain, consulting, or related fields.

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Experience working directly with senior management or executive leadership.

• Experience in logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or supply chain operations is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Based at Head Office with frequent travel to Distribution Centers nationwide.

• Regular site visits to monitor project implementation.