Deputy Director (Naval Base Development) - Changi

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a senior leader to oversee CNB development and manage interfaces between existing and new spaces, ensuring milestones align with RSN operations.

You will consolidate requirements from RSN and SAF, lead feasibility studies, monitor costs, schedules, and coordinate WoG inputs.

Qualifications

• Education in Operational Planning, Doctrine Development, Project Management, Marine and Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in senior project management roles in large-scale projects.
• Experience in large-scale marine and civil engineering projects in senior positions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and consolidate requirements of RSN units, flotillas and formations, as well as SAF entities.
• Establish requirements and obtain approval for feasibility studies and construction.
• Raise proposed plans for the expanded CNB for endorsement, approval and implementation.
• Provide inputs to WoG agencies on reclamation timelines for the expanded CNB.
• Oversee and manage CNB development including costs, schedules and delivery timelines.

Skills

Senior project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-service coordination

Leadership

Education

Operational Planning / Doctrine Development / Project Management / Marine & Civil Engineering

Job description

What the role is:

You will oversee the current development of Changi Naval Base (CNB) and lead the development of new and additional spaces for CNB as required. This includes managing the interfacing requirements between current and new spaces as they are developed, as well as actively monitoring the Changi Bay reclamation and its delivery milestones to ensure infrastructure, amenities and road network connections are well defined and pose no impediments to Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) operations.

What you will be working on:

• Identify and consolidate requirements of RSN units, flotillas and formations, as well as Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) entities
• Establish requirements and obtain approval for feasibility studies and construction
• Raise proposed plans for the expanded CNB at appropriate forums for endorsement, approval and implementation
• Provide inputs to Whole-of-Government (WoG) agencies on reclamation timelines for the expanded CNB
• Oversee and manage the overall development of CNB, including active monitoring of project costs, schedules and delivery timelines
• Support tasks across other sites within the unit's remit when circumstances demand

What we are looking for:

• Education in Operational Planning, Doctrine Development, Project Management, Marine and Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• At least 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years of relevant experience as a senior role in a large-scale project management is preferred
• Relevant experience in large-scale marine and civil engineering projects in suitably senior positions will be considered
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills to shape and influence policies and plans
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, levels and interests, with sensitivity and discernment especially in cross-service matters
• Principled, forward-looking and respected leader who can guide the team in their respective work areas, including providing guidance to fellow deputy directors on cross-site requirements when needed

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.