Associate/AVP, Workplace Management (15983)

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Corporate Administration and Infrastructure Department 

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 15983 

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Corporate Administration Infrastructure Department

At the Corporate Administration Infrastructure Department (CAID), we strive to provide the best work environment for our employees to enable them to deliver their best performance. As part of the Workplace Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in reinventing our workspaces in our global headquarters and principal overseas offices to support cultural change.

What will you do as an AVP in the Workplace Management Team?

We are looking for an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to manage our leases, projects, and space planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate management, project management, and strategic space planning. This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Lease Management:

• Manage Leases: Oversee GIC’s office leases in Asia Pacific, including negotiations and transactions
• Monitor Milestones: Track lease milestones and expirations, coordinating strategic plans with stakeholders
• Direct Negotiations: Guide service providers in negotiation strategies and ensure timely completion of transactions

Project Management

• Lead Projects: Manage fit-out and renovation projects from inception to completion
• Coordinate Delivery: Work with contractors, vendors, and internal teams for timely, budget-compliant delivery
• Monitor Progress: Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

Space Planning

• Optimise Space: Develop and implement strategic space planning initiatives
• Conduct Studies: Perform space utilisation studies and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Understand space requirements and develop tailored solutions

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of work experience in lease management, project management, and space planning
• Proven track record of successfully managing small/medium-scale projects and lease portfolios with ability to do value engineering, problem solve and adapt to evolving situations effectively
• Strong understanding of real estate market trends and best practices
• Experience in root cause analysis, industry benchmarking, survey evaluation and data interpretation and analysis
• High personal integrity, intellectual curiosity and ability to exercise initiative with attention to details
• Self-directed and results oriented, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
• Competent team player, with emphasis on team results and goals
• Strong customer-orientation, interpersonal and communications skills, with ability to manage key business stakeholders across different job levels and collaborate with team members
• Proficiency in project management and space planning software and tools. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required
• Certifications such as PMP, WELL and LEED is preferred

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Corporate Administration & Infrastructure Department here: https://gic.careers/group/corporate-administration-infrastructure-department/