Assistant Director (Camp Development)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced project manager to lead large-scale workplace and infrastructure refresh projects. This role requires at least 8 years of project management experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. You'll oversee vendor management and ensure timely project implementation. Candidates with construction experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in project management and large-scale workplace/infrastructure refresh.
• Experience in construction and/or mega-scale renovation projects.
• Strong leadership abilities to build and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to implement refresh of administrative facilities.
• Oversee implementation efforts of planned development.
• Liaise with tenant units, regulatory bodies, and vendor management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

What the role is:

You lead a team to implement refresh of administrative facilities in MINDEF/SAF camps and bases.

What you will be working on:

- Oversee implementation efforts of planned development- Lead branch to gather and scope user/operations requirements- Develop evaluation criteria, select and contract vendors/services- Liaise and coordinate with tenant units/departments, DSTA and regulatory bodies- Obtain necessary planning permissions for project implementation- Supervise and manage vendors for requirement scope, schedule, budget, and compliance- Ensure smooth and timely implementation to achieve project objectivesChallenge(s)- Managing complex, large-scale workplace and infrastructure refresh projects- Coordinating multiple stakeholders and regulatory requirements

What we are looking for:

- At least 8 years of experience, preferably in project management and large-scale workplace/infrastructure refresh- Experience in construction (including Security-By-Design and Green Mark elements) and/or mega-scale renovation projects- Strong leadership abilities to build and lead high-performing teams- Capacity to motivate and inspire team members- Ability to adapt to change and remain resilient- Skills in building and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders- Strong strategic and analytical capabilities- Ability to develop clear vision and communicate plans confidentlyOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.