Duties:

• Oversee the pipeline preparation and management of major facility projects for the global field office portfolio, which includes strategic and operational work plans, and management of both financial and human resources.
• Work directly with the ADB field offices to oversee and manage projects related life-cycle facilities management of the portfolio; and capital expenditure projects including expansion, refurbishment, relocation, and construction, of Field Offices.
• Provide technical advice and implementation support to Field Offices on matters of facilities management, including Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), sustainability, and workplace wellness.
• Produce business case and documents for management approval.
• Oversee the team in coordinating project resources in collaboration with stakeholders, including the engagement and management of third-party vendors for outsourced services, inclusive of ensuring appropriate functional terms in contracts, and monitoring and reviews of their performance and milestone activities following ADB procedures.
• Lead the review of the team’s project progress to ensure that the implementation phase is achieved within the budget estimates.
• Oversee the performance of reporting personnel, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned and reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Qualifications:

You will need:

• Master’s degree in project management, construction management, civil engineering, building science, architecture, business administration or equivalent; or University degree in related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 8 years relevant work experience.
• Professional certifications in project management, corporate real estate, LEED, workplace wellness and facility management are desirable.
• International experience working in several countries in planning and managing multiple facilities infrastructure projects that involve understanding architectural design concepts, construction, mechanical or design engineering, sustainability principles, building systems and equipment as applied to comprehensive construction, facility, and renovation projects.
• Knowledge of best practices in workplace strategy and planning, activity-based working, working environments, space use for cost-effective commercial real estate solutions, and adapt to new trends and industry innovations. Work creatively and independently and handles pressure across multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required, with strong presentation abilities in both technical and business matters.
• Ability to liaise with all types of internal and external clients, and to manage both staff and outsources agency personnel in project management and related fields.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills developed in a multicultural business environment.
• Please refer to the links for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff levels 4 and 5