Assistant Director, R&R Projects

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for a senior Projects lead to oversee renovation and upgrading of campus buildings and facilities. You will manage a team, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure design intents are realized within budget and schedule.

The role requires deep knowledge of construction processes, strong leadership, and experience with procurement, contracts, and Green Mark standards. On-site supervision and cross-functional coordination are key.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture / Building / Engineering / Project management or related field with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in Consultancy, Construction Management, Project Management, Facilities Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project officers to efficiently carry out and complete assigned R&R projects.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

AutoCAD/REVIT

Procurement

Reading construction drawings

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Team leadership

Quality control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Building/Engineering/PM

Tools

AutoCAD/REVIT

Job description

You will be in the Projects team under the Office of Development & Facilities Management Department which oversees physical development, and maintenance of all University buildings and grounds in support of the academic, research and administrative functions of the University. In this role, you will be part of the Projects team to carry out renovation and upgrading of campus buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of project officers to efficiently carry out and complete assigned R&R projects.
• Oversee project completion within the allocated budget and ensure the realization of design intents as provided by stakeholders.
• Fulfil all necessary project operational requirements and adhere to mandatory compliance regulations imposed by research activities.
• Provide custodial advice on user's requirements for project, encompassing their needs, preferences, desired timeline for completion, and the available funding sources.
• Lead in appointing and managing a team of consultants, including architects, engineers, and other professionals, to guide the project design process as required.
• Appointment of consultants to ensure accurate cost estimates and preparation of necessary documentation for tender procurement.
• Assume lead role in the tender process by soliciting and evaluating contractor bids, ultimately providing a recommendation for the contract award.
• Assess, manage and recommend changes to the project's scope or budget that may arise during construction.
• Regularly monitor the progress of the construction work to ensure the project stays on schedule and proactively identify any potential issues that may arise.
• Supervise the work being done on-site with team members to ensure the work is being carried out safely and to a high level of quality.
• Managing the construction contract, which entails managing payments, change orders, and other contractual obligations between the project team and the contractor.

Requirements:

• Degree in Architecture / Building / Engineering / Project management or related field with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in Consultancy, Construction Management, Project Management, Facilities Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrate knowledge in building construction and proficiency in reading construction drawings.
• Good project management skills, including expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to use AutoCAD/REVIT for design purposes and ability to perform accurate measurements will be added advantage.
• Adequate knowledge of procurement and construction contract administration.
• Good understanding of BCA Green mark requirements.
• Strong technical skills for checking and supervising professional consultants.
• Ability to monitor contractor’s performance by tracing Works Order list, site inspection and monthly reports.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in handling technical issues.
• Possess good interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and have sense of urgency toward work.
• Have a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive