Assistant Project Manager

Company Description

WORQ is a flexible-office and community company, with products in coworking spaces, community app, enterprise solutions and looking to grow its offerings to better service and innovate the real estate market. As an innovation firm in this industry, WORQ is a venture capital-backed startup invested by Cradle, 500 Start-Ups, Phillip Capital, Space Matrix ( a sister company of Jungle Ventures ), as well as private investors from Goldman Sachs and Temasek. Winning 5 awards including, Voted the Best Coworking Space of Malaysia by the Malaysia Rice Bowl Startup Awards in 2017, Coworker Member’s Choice Award winner in 2018, Outstanding Incubator / Coworking Space Winner in 2018, Coworker Member’s Choice Award winner for Kuala Lumpur category in 2019 and Coworker Member’s Choice Awards winner with 100,000 sqft of space and growing, housing over 281 companies, we have been able to fuel collaboration on a scale never seen before in Malaysian entrepreneurship history.

WORQ’s fast growth in a sustainable manner has garnered the continued support and investment from the VC world including its latest third round of financing completed amidst COVID-19 with backing from seven follow-on investors, signifying investor confidence in its potential. Its sustainability and risk management is bar none and endorsed by six of the major banks in Malaysia extending loan offers to WORQ, passing the stringent risk test of traditional banks. With a strong base, WORQ is poised to capitalize on the fast-growing flexible office market to reach its vision of making people prosper by working together. It's a massive dream, and we're working passionately to fulfill it. We can't do it alone though - this is where you come in.

, Job Description

Position Summary:

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager who will support the Project Manager in various capacities to ensure the successful execution of our new outlets opening which cover our Coworking Space and Enterprise Custom-Built Office Solution, ensuring that projects are completed within specified dateline, budget and quality.

This role’s job and responsibility will include task coordination, progress monitoring, resources allocation, communicating with stakeholders, reports preparation, and ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.

Job Description:

• Assist to coordinate assigned projects by developing project narratives, dashboards, budgets, schedules, financial projections, and other reporting and managing documents.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation and pricing structure for project rollout and approval
• Source, appoint,coordinate, and proactively monitor project status with interior designers, consultants, as well as contractors / vendors for design and build contracts across all project phases
• Assist the Enterprise/Real Estate Team to manage client relationship and expectations, as well as collaborating with other departments with any tasks/responsibilities/projects to ensure a smooth handover process to clients and Outlet Operation Team.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship is carried out and maintained for all site works.
• Support company community initiatives such as business networking events and member engagement activities.
• Other additional ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the superior and management.
  
  

As part of the Real Estate team, you will also be responsible for:

• Assist in preliminary layout test-fit.
• Assist in meeting the clients, understanding the client's requirements and harmonizing their requirements into our design.
• Assist in maintaining and updating our design and build playbook.
  
  

, Qualifications

Job Requirement(s):

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as project management, interior design, or engineering.
• Proven experience in project management, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations, as well as company security and safety policies.
• Applicants must be willing to travel within outlets as and when required.