Assistant Director, Major Infrastructure 1

SDC-SLM Sentosa Leisure Management Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Public Service seeks an experienced civil infrastructure leader to plan, manage and implement major GSMP projects from inception to handover, including design management, procurement, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering with at least 12 years of post-graduate experience, including a track record in large-scale contracts (S$100M+).

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with government agencies to deliver on time,

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in construction or infrastructure development.
• Proven PM experience on large-scale engineering projects with high-value contracts.
• Experience in design or design management is advantageous.
• Experience in major transport, underground, reclamation or complex civil projects is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of design, construction, planning, procurement and contract management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate major infrastructure development projects under GSMP, from project inception, planning and design to procurement, construction and handover.
• Develop project implementation plans, programmes, project briefs, technical requirements and specifications for consultancy and construction contracts.
• Manage design development, including reviewing and assessing consultants' proposals and design submissions for compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and project teams to deliver milestones on time.
• Identify interfaces with adjoining developments and develop mitigation measures.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, government agencies and external partners to resolve issues and secure approvals.
• Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation measures.
• Manage contracts, monitor progress and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate technical and project issues and provide practical solutions for management decisions.
• Work independently and with teams to deliver safely within budgets and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve site issues.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Contract management

Design management

Team coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What the role is

Plan, manage and implement major infrastructure development projects under the Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP), including design management, procurement, stakeholder coordination and project delivery from inception to completion.

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate major infrastructure development projects under the Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP), from project inception, planning and design to procurement, construction and handover.
• Develop project implementation plans, programmes, project briefs, technical requirements and specifications for the procurement of consultancy and construction contracts.
• Manage design development, including reviewing and assessing consultants' technical proposals and design submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and project teams to ensure effective integration of engineering disciplines and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Identify and manage project interfaces with adjoining developments, existing infrastructure, utilities and other interfacing parties, and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Engage and coordinate with internal stakeholders, government agencies and external partners to resolve planning, technical and implementation issues and facilitate necessary approvals.
• Identify and assess project risks, including potential impacts on cost, programme, safety and quality, and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage consultancy and construction contracts, monitor project progress and performance, and ensure compliance with contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate technical and project issues, develop practical solutions and provide recommendations to support management decisions and timely resolution of issues.
• Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, within approved budgets and programmes, and in accordance with specified quality standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, workmanship, quality and compliance with project requirements, and coordinate the resolution of site issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant post-graduate experience in the construction or infrastructure development industry.
• Proven project management experience in large-scale engineering infrastructure projects, including managing contracts valued at S$100 million or more.
• Experience in design and/or design management of multidisciplinary engineering or infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
• Experience in major transport infrastructure, underground infrastructure, reclamation or other complex civil engineering projects would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of engineering design, construction methodologies, project planning, procurement and contract management.
• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex project interfaces and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

What we are looking for

This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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