Assistant Manager, Program & Development

ESR Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure and institutional real estate development is seeking an Assistant Manager for Program & Development to support their data centre projects in Singapore. This role involves comprehensive management of project activities, reporting, and collaboration with various teams to ensure successful project lifecycle execution. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2-3 years of experience in real estate or construction.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in real estate, construction, or infrastructure-related roles.
• Good understanding of development project management.
• Exposure to data centres or technical real estate sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing development activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Assist with regular project reporting and documentation.
• Coordinate with local teams and consultants for project updates.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Consultant Coordination

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Project Tracking Tools

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction/Project Management, Real Estate, Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager, Program & Development will provide key support across the ESR Data Centre platform's development activities across the region. This role will work closely with internal teams (development, investment, asset management) and external stakeholders (consultants, contractors, and partners) to help track project progress, assist with reporting, and support early-stage and ongoing project requirements. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to grow their experience in digital infrastructure and institutional real estate development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ongoing development activities across the full project lifecycle, from early planning through to delivery
• Assist with regular project reporting, including asset-level updates, program schedules, risk logs, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate with local construction teams and consultants to gather updates and inputs for reporting and documentation
• Help the investment and development teams prepare project budgets, timelines, and capital expenditure summaries
• Support early-stage project activities such as consultant onboarding, tender processes, and documentation preparation
• Support the platform’s quality, safety, and EHS ISO initiatives
• Assist in reviewing cost plans, schedules, and procurement inputs
• Work with cross-functional teams (Investment, Legal, Asset Management) to support alignment of project assumptions and risks
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and high-quality presentation materials for internal and external use

Requirements

• Degree or relevant practical experience in Quantity Surveying, Construction/Project Management, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimally 2-3 years of relevant experience in real estate, construction, or infrastructure-related roles
• Good understanding of how development projects are managed and delivered
• Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and consultant coordination
• Comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organise and present information clearly
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a high-performing and fast-paced team
• Exposure to data centres or technical real estate sectors is a plus
• Experience working in or with institutional investment or development teams is an advantage