Assistant Project Manager, NSC Building Project (2 Years Contract)

Science Centre Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Centre Singapore is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the NSC Building Project. You will support planning, coordination and implementation of infrastructure works, working with consultants, contractors, government agencies and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Building/Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management and has 3–5 years of relevant experience in building development, construction or project management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in building development, construction or project management.
• Experience in public sector projects is an added advantage.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills; good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project activities to ensure timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, government agencies and internal stakeholders; oversee tender and procurement processes; administer contracts.
• Monitor progress claims, variation orders and project expenditure.
• Identify risks, propose solutions and prepare management reports, presentations and updates.
• Support project completion, handover and operational readiness for the New Science Centre.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Building/Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

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. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination and implementation of infrastructure development works for the New Science Centre, working closely with consultants, contractors, government agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of project activities.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Requirements

You should possess a degree in Building, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, preferably with 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.