Assistant Director (Gombak Development)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Singapore is looking for an experienced leader to oversee major infrastructure projects. The role involves managing a team, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project objectives. Candidates should have at least 8 years of project management experience, particularly in large-scale construction, and strong leadership capabilities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the agency's mission and impact national security.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience with large-scale workplace/infrastructure construction projects.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to implement major infrastructure projects.
• Oversee development implementation and project objectives.
• Manage vendors for scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic communication

Analytical skills

Job description

What the role is:

You lead a team to implement major infrastructure projects for MINDEF premises in the masterplan formulated by the Workplace Plans & Systems Department (WPSD).

What you will be working on:

- Oversee the implementation efforts of planned development and ensure smooth and timely implementation to achieve project objectives- Lead the team to gather and scope user/operations requirements, develop evaluation criteria, select and contract vendors/services- Liaise and coordinate with tenant units/depts, DSTA, and regulatory bodies to obtain planning permissions- Supervise and manage vendors for requirement scope, schedule, budget, and complianceChallenge(s)- Managing complex infrastructure projects

What we are looking for:

- At least 8 years of relevant experience in project management and large-scale workplace/infrastructure construction and built projects- Experience relating to construction (including Security-By-Design and Green Mark elements) and/or mega-scale construction and built projects is advantageous- Capacity to build and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment- Strong capability to adapt to change and lead others through periods of uncertainty or transformation- Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders, partners, and industry peers- Strong strategical and analytical skillset to develop clear vision and analyse complex issues- Ability to communicate plans and proposals confidently and conciselyOnly 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.