Manager, Asset Planning & Development (Retail Design Management)

Far East Organization; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate developer in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to oversee retail mall planning and design. The role involves formulating development briefs and managing fit-out design guidelines to enhance mall occupancy and promote innovative solutions. Candidates should have a Master of Architecture or related degree, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in retail design management. This is an opportunity to contribute to significant projects within a leading organization known for its commitment to staff well-being and community involvement.

Benefits

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Medical and insurance coverage

Flexible benefits

Staff rebates at F&B outlets

Special hotel rates

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in retail mall planning or design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passionate about creative thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Review retail mall planning requirements for new projects.
• Formulate retail development briefs for AEIs.
• Manage tenancy fit-out design guidelines.

Skills

Retail mall planning

Design management

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Education

Master of Architecture or related degree in Interior Design

Job description

Company description:

Far East Organization, together with its Hong Kong‑based sister company Sino Group, is one of Asia's largest real estate groups. The group has publicly‑listed as well as private development and investment companies under its umbrella and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Australia, Japan, and Hawaii.

Far East Organization operates as a Christian enterprise which seeks to be a community of love and a workplace of grace doing business guided by the eternal truths of Jesus Christ.

Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore. Since its establishment in 1960 by the late Mr Ng Teng Fong, Far East Organization has been contributing to the transformation of Singapore's urban landscape, having built over 780 developments including 55,000 private homes. It is also the city‑state's largest private residential landlord and operates one of the largest hospitality portfolios in Singapore. A one‑stop real estate emporium, Far East Organization has development and investment interests across diverse sectors covering mixed‑use, residential, hotels, serviced residences, retail, office, self‑storage, healthcare and industrial developments.

Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, a hospitality and property group, Far East Hospitality Trust which consists of Far East Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust and Far East Hospitality Business Trust, and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, a 121‑year‑old industry pioneer of processed food and beverage products in Southeast Asia.

Far East Organization is the winner of 13 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate. The Organization was conferred the Best Organisation for Championing Human Capital by Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) in 2021. Far East Organization ranks among the top 50 Singapore's Best Employers 2022 by The Straits Times - Statista.

Job description:

About Us

Far East Organization is a Christian Enterprise, which develops real estate and operates businesses by serving with grace, love, integrity and honesty. Together with its Hong Kong‑based sister company Sino Group, they are one of Asia's largest real estate groups, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, China (Mainland and Hong Kong) and USA.

Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore, having developed over 780 developments across all segments of real estate including 55,000 private homes in Singapore since its establishment in 1960. Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality Trust and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited.

Far East Organization is the winner of 14 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate. In 2022, Far East Organization is listed as top 50 of The Straits Time's Singapore Best Employers Study. We believe in taking care of the total well‑being of our people as they grow with us. We nurture a community where talent is developed and recognised, innovative ideas are encouraged, and achievements celebrated.

Our health and well‑being benefits provide physical, mental and spiritual support to our people and their families. In addition to annual leave, performance bonus, medical and insurance coverage, you can anticipate the provision of birthday leave, birthday benefits, family care leave, flexible benefits, staff rebates at F&B outlets, and special rates at our hotels, both locally and overseas. We empower you in your engagement with the wider community by providing varied activities to experience different opportunities to serve and contribute to the community.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate retail mall planning requirements and layout design for new projects and asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs)
• Formulate retail development brief for new projects and AEIs that meets the leasing and operational requirements of the organization
• Participate in space planning and detailed design process for new retail and mixed‑use projects as well as AEIs of existing malls
• Assist to formulate mall‑specific shopfront and signage design guidelines for new projects and existing malls alike
• Manage tenancy fit‑out design guidelines (to be applied across all FEO malls) as and when necessary, to be keep abreast with current market best practices
• Review and evaluate tenancy fit‑out design submissions to ensure consistency with base design guidelines, as well as mall‑specific guidelines
• Ensure well‑designed tenancy fit‑outs across the mall through coordination with Commercial Operations, as well as consultants and contractors where necessary
• Undertake potential AEIs (mall‑level), as well as feasibility studies (tenancy level) based on prospect requirements to improve mall occupancy and retail mix
• Evaluate and report project performance and progress on a monthly basis to the management

Requirements

• Master of Architecture or related degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture
• At least 7 years of experience in retail mall planning and design, asset enhancement initiatives, tenancy fit out design or retail design management
• Team player who is adept in working collaboratively and independently where necessary to drive desired outcomes
• Strong interpersonal and communications skill
• Resourceful, constantly challenges status quo and open to experimenting new ideas through research and trials
• Has a keen eye for details and a passion for creative thinking to resolve challenging issues in thoughtful and innovative ways