Assistant Dir/Senior Assistant Dir, Building Infrastructure (2-Year contract)

Supreme Court; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Supreme Court in a pivotal role as an Assistant Director or Senior Assistant Director in Building Infrastructure. This 2-year contract position involves overseeing contract management and engaging with various stakeholders for major building projects. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Building or Quantity Surveying, with significant experience in contract management and a strategic mindset aimed at enhancing the administration of justice.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in contract management and quantity surveying.
• Proven track record in managing complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and government procurement guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full contract lifecycle including variations, payments, and compliance.
• Establishing and implementing standard operating procedures for contract administration.
• Overseeing variation approvals and managing payment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Building/Quantity Surveying

Job description

What the role is:

The Judiciary - comprising the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts - is one of the three constitutional pillars of government in Singapore. Known collectively as SG Courts, we are integrated and coordinated to serve as one judiciary. As an organ of state, the Judiciary’s function is to independently administer justice. Headed by the Chief Justice, we are a forward-looking, innovative and trusted judiciary. Built on judicial professionalism and transparency, we maintain the highest standards of integrity in safeguarding our community. We pledge to ensure equal and continuous access to justice, and we are committed to deliver justice that is fair and impartial.A career in SG Courts will enable you to help us achieve the Judiciary’s vision of inspiring public trust and confidence in providing an effective and accessible justice system in an outward-facing, court user-centric Judiciary.We welcome you to join our team as:ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTORBUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE (2-YEAR CONTRACT)This is a strategic role under the Infrastructure and Court Resources Division. You will oversee contract management processes and lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, consultants, and contractors for an A&A project.

What you will be working on:

Key duties are as follows:• Managing the full contract lifecycle including variations, payments, and compliance across all project packages• Establishing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for contract administration• Overseeing variation approvals and ensuring proper documentation of all contract changes• Managing payment processes and ensuring alignment with contract terms across packages• Monitoring overall project expenditure against budget and providing management reports• Ensuring adherence to internal procedures, government guidelines, and IM requirements• Managing audit responses and maintaining complete contract documentation• Providing strategic guidance on contract interpretation and dispute resolution

What we are looking for:

Requirements:• Degree in Building/Quantity Surveying• 5 to 10 years of experience in contract management and quantity surveying• Proven track record in managing complex building projects• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and government procurement guidelines• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving abilities• Experience in establishing and implementing contract management systemNote:Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position and in the Judiciary.

About Supreme Court

Standing at the apex of an effective and efficient court system, the Supreme Court’s vision is to be a “Leading, Trusted Judiciary. Ready for Tomorrow”. Our mission is to provide accessible justice that commands trust, respect and confidence. These are our success outcomes:- A thought leader in jurisprudence and court excellence;- Effective access to fair hearings;- High performing, service-oriented and passionate workforce; and- Innovative and future-ready organisationA career at the Supreme Court will enable you to contribute and enhance the administration of justice. You will be part of a committed team of professionals who seek to provide access to justice with fairness, impartiality, integrity and responsiveness.