DEPUTY MANAGER, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Deputy Manager, Project Management & Development supports the oversight of KPJ’s asset portfolio and project development activities across the Group. The role focuses on establishing structured asset governance, improving visibility and utilisation of KPJ-owned land and properties, and supporting the planning and delivery of development, refurbishment, and optimisation initiatives. This position plays a key role in strengthening asset discipline, project execution, and informed decision-making to optimise value from KPJ’s assets.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1.      Asset Governance & Portfolio Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset registry covering all KPJ-owned land, properties, facilities, and major equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation, tagging, valuation visibility, and lifecycle monitoring of all assets.
• Develop and implement policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks for asset identification, utilisation, maintenance, optimisation, and disposal.
• Conduct periodic asset audits with hospitals and business units to ensure data accuracy, utilisation status, and compliance with governance requirements.
• Assess asset utilisation and performance, and identify opportunities to optimise returns, including repurposing, redevelopment, leasing, or disposal of under-utilised or non-performing assets.
• Provide structured analysis and recommendations to Management to support decision-making on asset optimisation initiatives.

2.      Project Planning & Development

• Support and coordinate feasibility studies, business case assessments, and preliminary planning for new developments, expansions, refurbishments, and major upgrades.
• Coordinate design reviews, project scopes, cost estimates, and timelines with consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure proposed projects are aligned with KPJ’s infrastructure plans, asset strategy, and longer-term growth priorities.

3.      Project Management & Monitoring

• Support the oversight of project execution to ensure delivery within approved scope, budget, quality, and timeline.
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance, highlight risks and issues, and support resolution in a timely manner.
• Track project financials, including CAPEX utilisation, cost control, and variations.
• Maintain consolidated project dashboards and reports for Management, covering progress, risks, and financial status.

4.      Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Liaise closely with Group Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, Engineering/Facilities, Legal & Risk, and hospital teams on asset and development-related matters.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities to support project delivery and asset initiatives.
• Support alignment across stakeholders to ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

4.      Continuous Improvement & Governance Enhancement

• Propose improvements to asset management systems, digital tracking tools, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Support the development of structured frameworks for asset optimisation, capital allocation, and CAPEX prioritisation.
• Contribute to strengthening governance, controls, and transparency over KPJ’s asset portfolio and development activities.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management, or related fields.

Knowledge and Experiences:

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in project management, asset management, facilities development, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of medium to large-scale projects, preferably within healthcare, commercial, or infrastructure environments.
• Good working knowledge of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and handover stages.
• Hands-on experience in CAPEX tracking, cost control, basic contract administration, and coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Experience liaising with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure project milestones, quality, and timelines are met.
• Familiarity with regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements relevant to facilities or development projects.
• Ability to prepare project documentation, progress reports, and presentations for management review.

Skills & Competencies:

• Project planning, execution, and monitoring
• Asset lifecycle management
• Financial and risk analysis
• Stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Report writing and presentation
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards

Special skills required

Personal attributes

• Structured, meticulous, and detail-oriented
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Collaborative, able to work across multiple stakeholders
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to work under tight timelines