Assistant Director/Senior Manager (Project and Facilities Management)

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in Singapore is seeking a Senior Project Manager within the Development & Corporate Administration Division to lead the project management function across major construction initiatives.

You will drive projects from inception through to completion and handover, coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure governance, budgets, and schedules are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of direct project management experience in construction.
• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Building, Engineering/Technology or equivalent.
• PMI certification would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Primavera; strong scheduling and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management from pre-tender to handover.
• Coordinate with QS and Architect to define scope, budgets and timelines.
• Chair tender evaluation and monitor contractor performance.
• Oversee contract administration, claims, variations and extensions of time.
• Maintain project governance and ensure compliance with BCA guidelines.
• Prepare wrap-up reports and lessons learnt.

Skills

Critical path scheduling

Schedule risk analysis

Project controls

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Building, Engineering/Technology or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

What the role is:

The Development & Corporate Administration Division (DCAD) oversees and supports projects and facilities management for MCCY and its Statutory Boards. We work with multi-disciplinary consultants and contractors to deliver quality outcomes in line with industry best practices and government governance requirements.You will lead the project management function within DCAD, driving projects from inception through to completion and handover.

What you will be working on:

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project management across pre-tender, tendering, evaluation, construction, and final accounts stages, including preparation of project design briefs, budgets, and timelines.
• Establish the Estimated Procurement Value (EPV) and main scope of work with the Quantity Surveyor and Architect.
• Lead the Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC) in tender clarifications and evaluation using BCA QFM and PQM methods.
• Chair weekly consultant meetings and monitor site progress using tools such as MS Project or Primavera, including S-curve and budget utilisation tracking.
• Manage contract administration matters including consultants' fee claims, contractors' progress claims, variation orders, extension of time, and liquidated damages.
• Coordinate with the Superintending Officer (SO) and consultants for defects clearance, as-built drawings, warranties, and project handover documentation.
• Prepare project wrap-up reports and lessons learnt documentation for future reference.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Consult with relevant statutory authorities to obtain necessary approvals, permits, and planning parameters.
• Coordinate closely with procurement and finance departments on tender submissions, cash flow projections, and quarterly expenditure validation.
• Assist in internal audits and AGO audits, including responses to audit observations.

Sustainability & Governance

• Serve as secretariat to the MCCY GreenGov Steering Committee and assist in Whole-of-Government GreenGov reporting.
• Monitor and support MCCY Family agencies' sustainability projects.
• Ensure project governance and compliance with industry best practices, with reference to BCA guidelines.

In addition, you may be assigned other ad-hoc duties from time to time.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Building, Engineering/Technology or equivalent. A Project Management Institute (PMI) certification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of direct experience in project management in the local or overseas construction industry. Experience with mega commercial, institutional, or conservancy projects is advantageous.
• Green Mark Accredited Professional or equivalent overseas certification is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera, with strong critical path scheduling, schedule risk analysis, and project controls knowledge.
• Good knowledge of cost estimating, variation order management, extension of time management, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in data analysis, life cycle assessments (LCA), and interpreting sustainability metrics.
• Excellent communication skills in English — oral, written, and presentation.
• A self-starter who is able to multi-task, work under pressure, and collaborate effectively as a team player.

About Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

We aim to build a cohesive and resilient society, deepening the sense of national identity and affinity for Singapore through strengthening community bonds, promoting of the arts and heritage, youth engagement, sports development, volunteerism and philanthropy.