Responsibilities
Asset Strategy & Commercial Planning
- Highest and Best Use Analysis: Evaluate land or existing assets to determine the most profitable mix of use
- Financial Performance: Take ownership of the project's Yield on Cost and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), ensuring the commercial design translates into high rental income.
Commercial Project Lifecycle Management
- Design for Leasing: Work closely with architects to ensure floor plates, ceiling heights, loading docks, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems meet the technical requirements of international tenants (e.g., Grade-A office standards).
- Pre-development Management: Oversee the transition from a "piece of land" to a "commercial concept," including securing all necessary commercial zoning and planning approvals.
Leasing & Revenue Strategy
- Marketing & Brand Strategy: Oversee the creation of the project's commercial brand identity and marketing materials to attract investors and high-quality tenants.
- Lease Structure Oversight: Collaborate with legal and finance teams to establish standard lease terms and rental structures that maximize long-term asset value.
Special Projects & Innovation
- Complex Mixed-Use Schemes: Lead large-scale integrated developments (e.g., Transit-Oriented Developments/TODs) that involve complex physical and legal interfaces between different uses.
- Sustainability & ESG Integration: Drive "Green Building" certifications (LEED, WELL, BEAM Plus) to enhance the asset's attractiveness to multinational corporate tenants.
- Digital Transformation: Implement "PropTech" solutions, such as smart building systems or data analytics, to improve the commercial operational efficiency of the development.
Stakeholder & Investment Management
- Investment Committee (IC) Presentations: Present commercial business cases and Capex (Capital Expenditure) requests to the Board or Investment Partners.
- Consultant Management: Lead a team of specialized commercial consultants, including leasing agents, property managers, and retail interior designers.
- Government Liaison: Negotiate with authorities regarding public-private partnerships (PPP) or commercial land-use modifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree holder from a globally recognised university
- At least 20 years of relevant experience gained from large property developers
- Extensive relevant experience gained in Mainland China, especially in Greater Bay Area
- Fluent Cantonese, English and Mandarin
