Assistant/Project Manager (Projects, A&A)

Marina Bay Sands; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive complex projects within a premier integrated resort environment in Singapore. You will lead consultant teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with Owners, suppliers and internal departments to ensure flawless integration across design, development and construction phases.

The role requires 6+ years of hands-on experience in large-scale properties, strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Architectural, Project Management, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Professional Qualification and Certification relating to the above fields will be an advantage.
• Candidates without the required qualifications but with adequate experience in similar position may apply.

Responsibilities

• Build consultant teams via RFP and tender processes and integrate with owners teams.
• Coordinate with Owner and local contacts and suppliers.
• Lead design team and ensure integration with owners consultant/design teams.
• Manage project brief through concept to construction phases.
• Attend project update meetings and prepare presentations.
• Monitor and report on project budget status and QS costing.
• Coordinate external consultants through all phases and oversee tendering.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and Owners regulations.
• Collaborate with IT, Security and other departments for seamless integration.
• Oversee construction activities and hand-over/pre-opening program.
• Provide updates to Project Sponsor and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Architectural/PM/Engineering degree

Professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYOND

Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management

• Build consultant team base as required through RFP and tender process and ensure proper integration with owners internal and external teams.
• Coordinate and build strong relationship with Owner and local contacts and suppliers.
• Coordinate and establish the directed design team members and ensure proper integration with owners consultant / design teams.
• Manage the project brief to ensure that all aspects are managed and maintained through the concept, design development, tender and construction phases.
• Coordinate and attend all project update meetings.
• Coordinate all project presentations.
• Coordinate, monitor and report on project budget status.
• Coordinate and participate on QS Costing to align project budget at key stages.
• Coordinate all external consultants through all phases of project.
• Oversee contractor interview and tendering process.
• Ensure that all consultants and contractors are adhering to all necessary local codes and regulations as well as Owners rules and regulations.
• Coordinate and work closely with other A&A and facilities team members and other internal departments (IT, Security, etc.) in order to ensure seamless integration.
• Oversee Construction activities monitoring progress and ensure compliance with Owners regulations, local authority regulations, work method statements and all other project guidelines.
• Manage /support the project hand-over and/or pre-opening program, including on-site physical inspection and defect rectification.
• Ensure the Project Sponsor’s are updated on a regular basis through project meeting minutes and monthly reports and any necessary presentations.
• Attend and lead meetings with high level executives.
• Support MBS Sustainability and CSR efforts.
• Perform any other initiatives as directed by the VP / Directors of Facilities.
• Drive for continuous improvement by leveraging new technologies and data analysis tools.

Leadership and People Management

• Be a role model particularly through OneMBS and manage the team to support MBS business objectives.
• Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor and manage team performance by providing supervision, counselling and coaching.
• Manage team’s performance, work quality and productivity to meet department’s KPIs and MBS business objectives.
• Provide training and development program for team members.
• Execute hiring and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment.
• Manage team members’ staff issues including performance appraisal, administration of disciplinary actions etc. when necessary in accordance with MBS policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Diploma or Degree in the fields of Architectural, Project Management, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Professional Qualification and Certification relating to the above-mentioned fields will be an advantage.
• Candidates without the required qualifications but with adequate experience in similar position may apply.

Experience

• At least 6 years solid hand-on practical experience in large-scale properties such as Integrated Resort, Hospitality, Mixed Development, MICE etc. Construction or A&A projects.

Other Prerequisites

• Demonstration of personal commitment and curiosity to be involved in continuously upgrading one-self through various learning channels will be an advantage.
• A capable leader with integrity, passion, knowledge and drive for improvements.
• Good design sense and ability to read complex architectural and services drawings.
• Solid understanding of Building Codes.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills; able to deal positively and productively with complaints, conflicts and requests for service.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to excel in conflict management.
• Good analytical skills; able to accurately compile statistical data and to detect inconsistencies in presented data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Self-starter; able to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple projects.
• Good management skills, able to lead a large global team of consultants.
• High energy level and positive outlook on job and group responsibilities and initiative.
• Strong planning, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to work within a multi-cultural team.
• Able to manage/execute multiple projects concurrently with minimum supervision.
• Competency in implementing Singapore standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite applications is a pre-requisite.
• Excellent in Numerical, Analytical, Presentation and Project Management skills.
• Be well versed in all aspects of Project Commercial Management – Budgeting, Forecasting, CAPEX etc.
• This position requires work to be performed within the Casino premises, successful candidates must meet local regulatory requirements for access to and work within the Casino.

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore.Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.