Project Team Lead

Longdan Ltd. is the largest Vietnamese Cash & Carry in the UK, offering a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese products to customers. Our extensive inventory includes over 900 varieties of frozen seafood, 300 types of fresh fruits and vegetables, and more than 5,000 dry food items. As we continually expand our product range, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our customers with their favourite brands and specialties readily available. We are committed to providing an unparalleled selection and excellent service to support our growing community.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Project Team Lead role at Longdan Ltd., located in the London Area, United Kingdom. 70% Facilities and 30% Project.

• Coordinate multiple teams and departments to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close business projects supporting Business Unit strategies and priorities.
• Conduct project meetings to establish plans, scopes, tasks, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Oversee the construction and remodeling of new facilities to ensure compliance with governmental codes and Longdan specifications.
• Ensure work is completed under construction plans and specifications, to the highest quality standards, and within budget as established by the BOD via regular site visits and supervision of the general contractor.
• Manage, train, and develop members of the project team and coordinate with any department related to Finance, HR, IT, etc., and collaborate with team members.
• Manage the facility team with daily maintenance works or issues in business operations and communicate relevant information to leadership.
• Identify and communicate new ideas and cost-saving opportunities to construct or remodel facilities at lower costs.
• Assist BOD in reviewing engineering, building, and site design with selected Architect and Engineering firms.
• Assist BOD in determining proper remedies or preventative actions for current store facilities, as needed.
• Work with government officials, utility companies, and suppliers to meet project deadlines.
• Assist BOD with the site and building cost estimates to aid in the completion of the site evaluation packages.
• Assist BOD with miscellaneous tasks on an as-needed basis.
• Review prototype plan updates with the BOD to ensure all changes approved by the BOD are implemented on projects.
• Initiate and coordinate Longdan-supplied materials for construction projects.
• Coordinate extensive maintenance and reset projects for existing stores.
• Verify completion of and approval of corrective items from all commissioning reports as part of new or remodeled construction.
• Uphold the security and confidentiality of documents and data within the area of responsibility.
• Prepare documents to put out tenders for contractors.
• Project manage, supervise, and coordinate the work of contractors.
• Investigate the availability and suitability of options for new premises.
• Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money.
• Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives.
• Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.
• Direct, coordinate, and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal, and recycling.
• Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation to keep staff safe, plan the best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings, or reorganising current premises, and check that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related fields.
• Experience in Building Warrants, Building Work in Scotland.
• Project management certifications: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of project management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in fitting out and understanding of facilities when we open a new supermarket.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Strong communication, organisation, planning, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading, managing, and participating in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using MS and Google applications, timeline preparation, and project maintenance is preferred.
• Accommodate a flexible work schedule and travel when needed.
• Authorized to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship.