Building Manager

Housing and Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public housing authority in Singapore is seeking a candidate for a role in construction project management. The position involves coordinating with various stakeholders, maintaining project documentation, and driving effective communication across teams. Candidates should be analytical, self-motivated, and possess strong IT skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite. A commitment to enhancing public housing and communities is essential. Successful applicants will be offered a two-year contract.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, meticulous, and a team player.
• Prior experience in public communications or construction industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the link between project teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project strategies.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems.
• Identify trends and potential risks in projects.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Project reporting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

IT proficiency

Education

Good background in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of a dynamic team supporting construction project management, delivery and related functions for the public housing programme. Your main responsibilities are to drive effective stakeholder engagement, developing and implementing strategies, whilst ensuring comprehensive project reporting across all phases of construction projects.

What you will be working on:

• Serve as a vital link between project teams, diverse stakeholders and senior management
• Strategize and coordinate with agencies on development issues and solutioning
• Facilitate communication and meetings across multiple stakeholder groups, ensuring that all parties remain informed of project progress, milestones, and any emerging challenges
• Maintain detailed project documentation and produce regular reports that enable informed decision-making at all organisational levels
• Deliver project updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment across all parties involved in construction activities
• Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting systems that track performance indicators and issues
• Identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement within construction projects
• Handle feedback and improvement works for projects
• Participate in studies covering safety, quality, environmental management, construction productivity, and construction practices

What we are looking for:

You should have a good background in any discipline and demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to ensure effective stakeholder coordination and comprehensive project reporting. The ideal candidate must be analytical, self-motivated, meticulous and function as an effective team player. You should possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Strong IT proficiency is essential, particularly competency in Microsoft Office suite applications. Prior experience in public communications, the construction industry, or related fields would be highly advantageous. Successful candidates will be offered a 2‑year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.