Assistant Manager (Project Management), Campus Planning & Development

Singapore University of Social Sciences; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager/Manager (Project Management) to oversee the development of a new flagship campus. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building/Architecture/Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant project management experience, particularly in public or consulting sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant working experience as Project Manager.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement framework.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management support.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and project consultants.
• Monitor and update project programme and progress.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

BIM framework

Education

Degree in Building/Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company description

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

Overview

The Assistant Manager/Manager (Project Management), Campus Development, reports to the Deputy Director, Campus Development, and is responsible for the project management duties related to the development of SUSS's new flagship campus. The scope of works includes end-to-end management of the project from inception, procurement of services and works, construction, handover, to post-construction activities. The Assistant Manager/Manager (Project Management) will need to work closely with various internal and external stakeholders and manage the time, cost and quality aspects of the project to achieve the desired outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide overall project management support, which encompasses fund management, procurement, design development, consultancy and construction contracts management, commissioning and project handover
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and appointed project consultants on user requirements for the SUSS campus development project.
• Liaise and coordinate with consultants and contractors and monitor the timeliness of their deliverables for the implementation of the project.
• Support in setup, implementation and management of Electronic Information Management System (EIMS) to be developed for the campus development project.
• Assist in handling and managing project data and information, including organising data for analysis and management reporting, ensuring proper documentation and filing for future records.
• Monitor and update project programme and progress, including dashboard development and control for management reporting.
• Assist in the development of a Building Information Modeling (BIM) framework for the campus development project and oversee the implementation in the project itself.
• Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required in the course of work.

Job Requirements

• A recognised Degree in Building/Architecture/Engineering or relevant Degree from a recognised University with at least 6 years of relevant working experience as Project Manager preferably in public/developer organisations or consulting firms.
• Relevant experience in project management.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement framework and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive working attitude.
• Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Meticulous and capable of working independently to resolve issues and challenges.
• Strong time management and work well under pressure.
• Good team player.
• Conversant with various applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.