Description

Role Overview

The Executive Director leads and oversees all operations of IPPC – the Design & Build division of IPPG, holding full accountability for business performance (P&L), construction quality, project timelines, and operational cost optimization.

This role is responsible for driving strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and developing organizational capabilities toward a lean – professional – sustainable operating model aligned with IPPG Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management

• Lead the development and execution of medium- and long-term strategies aligned with IPPG’s direction.
• Hold full accountability for P&L, cash flow, budgeting, and gross profit performance.
• Build a lean organizational structure, establish transparent management systems and KPIs to ensure productivity and risk control.
• Strengthen organizational capability through process optimization, technology adoption, and performance management.

2. Project Management & Construction Operations

• Oversee the full project lifecycle: design – costing – bidding – construction – inspection – handover.
• Ensure 100% of projects meet approved standards of quality, timeline, safety, and budget.
• Supervise QA/QC processes to minimize technical errors, reduce additional costs, and enhance project governance.
• Propose and implement improvement initiatives that reduce approval time and increase productivity by ≥15%.

3. Business Development & Bidding Management

• Develop market growth plans and expand the portfolio of strategic clients.
• Lead bidding activities, cost evaluation, subcontractor selection, and enhance bid-winning ratios.
• Build and manage a strong network of strategic partners and suppliers; negotiate framework agreements and preferred pricing.
• Ensure gross margin targets approved by the BOD are achieved; strengthen long-term competitiveness.

4. Client & Partner Management

• Maintain and expand strategic partnerships with international brands, subsidiaries, and developers.
• Ensure excellent client experience throughout the project lifecycle.
• Address feedback/complaints promptly, safeguarding IPPC’s reputation and achieving client satisfaction ≥85%.
• Develop a standardized Partner Management Framework with clear KPIs/SLA for clients and strategic partners.

5. People Management & Company Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain key talents across Design, QS, Site Management, and Procurement.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and results-driven work culture.
• Implement PMS, succession planning, and leadership development programs for technical managers.
• Promote ESG values, Diversity–Equity–Inclusion (DEI), and uphold IPPG’s corporate culture across the organization.

6. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all construction, bidding, and inspection activities comply with legal regulations, brand standards, and internal policies.
• Oversee occupational safety, environmental standards, fire protection, and ESG compliance across all project sites.
• Conduct periodic audits, risk assessments, and develop preventive and process-improvement plans.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture, Construction, Interior Design, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and partner management skills.
• Strong understanding of interior construction, premium retail brands, and F&B.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction, interior design, or retail/F&B project management.
• Proven experience managing multi-functional teams and full P&L responsibility.
• Preferred: experience working with fashion or lifestyle brands.
• Proficient in English.

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership & long-term growth mindset.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; ROI-driven decision-making.
• Negotiation & relationship management with partners, brands, and internal stakeholders.
• Customer-centric operational excellence aligned with international standards.
• Ability to build & develop high-performing teams.

 

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