Assistant Manager/Manager, Infrastructure Development, Sport Infrastructure Group

Sport Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to drive infrastructure development for new and upgraded sports facilities. You will plan, review feasibility, conceptualize master plans, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and government agencies to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, governance of procurement processes, and delivery of complex construction programs across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Background in Architecture, Building/Construction Management, Project Management.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in Architecture/Building Industry.
• Experience in government procurement and other financial procedures in public sector projects is advantageous.
• Experience managing 2–3 projects concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for new sports facilities development and redevelopment proposals, including cost estimates and consultation with stakeholders.
• Plan, conceptualize and develop the Sports Facilities Master Plan (SFMP) and Renovation Master Plan to unify sport facility initiatives.
• Support administration, finance, and procurement tasks to enable smooth operation of the Infrastructure Development Team.
• Lead project meetings with user groups, consultants, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders, multi-disciplinary teams, and contractors to resolve technical issues.
• Support selection of consultants/contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare procurement documents and ensure knowledge management of tender materials and timelines.
• Custodian of the master construction schedule and ensure on-site works stay on schedule.
• Review technical drawings for compliance with design specifications and guidelines.
• Identify discrepancies across MEP/structural/interior/architectural provisions.
• Provide secretariat support to project committees.

Skills

Architecture

Building/Construction Management

Project Management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture or Civil/Construction

Job description

At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences.

Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.

Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do.

Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.

Responsibilities

You will be reporting to the Assistant Director, Infrastructure Development, Sport Infrastructure Group (SIG). In this role, you will be part of the team to plan, develop, design and construct new generation of sports facilities through the execution and control of project development procedures by reviewing feasibility studies, conceptualising sport facilities, planning technical requirements, evaluation technical proposals and implementing the sport facilities.

In this role, you will

• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for new sports facilities development and redevelopment proposals. This includes evaluating proposals, preparing cost estimates, and consulting various organizations regarding sports facilities planning, Dual Use Scheme (DUS), Sport-in-Precinct (SIP) and related subjects.
• Responsible for the planning proposals, conceptualisation and development of the Sports Facilities Master Plan (SFMP) and Renovation Master Plan that aims to integrate all issues pertaining to sports facilities proposals and implementations under one unified and strategic framework for SportSG, supporting SportSG’s Vision 2030 directions.
• Responsible for supporting a myriad of tasks (administration and finance) to facilitate the smooth operation of the Infrastructure Development Team.
• Responsible for supporting the successful delivery of development projects within schedule, performance and budget. The responsibility includes:
• Lead project meetings with user groups, technical consultants, and stakeholders to achieve the desired overall project outcomes;
• Coordinating with all internal and external stakeholder (within SportSG and Government agencies), Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Contractors to resolve technical problems
• Support selection and appointment of technical consultants and contractors throughout the project management lifecycle
• Prepare procurement related documents for projects Provide administration and ensure knowledge management of project tender documents, processes and timelines.
• Custodian of the technical master construction schedule and ensure on site works are on schedule;
• Review and align all technical design drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications and guidelines; and
• Identification of all technical discrepancies between mechanical, electrical, structural, interior design, architectural and stakeholders’ provisions
• Provide secretariat support to project committees.

Requirements

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active.

In addition, an ideal candidate should preferably possess the following;

• Background in Architecture, Building/Construction Management, Project Management,
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the Architecture and Building Industry.
• Experience in government procurement and other financial procedures and administration in public sector development projects and familiarity with building and construction regulations, as well as having facility operations experience, would be an advantage.
• Experience in managing 2 to 3 projects concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project leadership capabilities.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance.