Assistant Project Manager, NSC Building Project

SCB Science Centre Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Centre Singapore is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the NSC Building Project. You will coordinate activities, liaise with stakeholders, and oversee tender processes to ensure milestones are met while monitoring costs and risks.

The role requires 3–5 years in building development or project management, with strong organisational and communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. Public sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in building development, construction or project management.
• Public sector project experience is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project management, procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project activities to ensure timely milestones and deliverables.
• Liaise with stakeholders, oversee tender and procurement processes, and administer contracts.
• Monitor progress claims, variation orders and project expenditure.
• Identify risks and propose solutions to address challenges.
• Prepare management reports, presentations and project updates; coordinate meetings.
• Support project completion, handover and operational readiness for the New Science Centre.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Contract administration

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

[What the role is]

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource. We are seeking a motivated and resourceful individual to join us as an Assistant Project Manager, NSC Building Project.

[What you will be working on]

• You will be responsible for coordinating and managing project activities to ensure the timely delivery of key milestones and deliverables.
• This includes liaising with various stakeholders, overseeing tender and procurement processes, administering contracts, and monitoring progress claims, variation orders and project expenditure.
• You will also monitor project progress, identify potential risks and recommend appropriate solutions to address project challenges.
• In addition, you will prepare management reports, presentations and project updates, coordinate meetings and follow‑up actions, and support project completion, handover and operational readiness for the New Science Centre.

[What we are looking for]

• You should preferably have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in building development, construction or project management.
• Experience in public sector projects will be an added advantage.
• You should have a good understanding of project management, procurement processes and contract administration, complemented by strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential.
• The ideal candidate should be proactive, resourceful and detail‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced project environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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