Director (Project)

Gardens by the Bay; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban development organization in Singapore is seeking a Project Lead to oversee a significant mixed-use development project. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in a relevant field and have at least 15 years of experience in project management. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, with a drive for sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience leading large-scale mixed-use development projects.
• Professional certifications like PMP, RICS, PE are highly advantageous.
• Experience in both private and public sector developments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with design philosophy.
• Provide oversight for project lifecycle and propose strategies.
• Engage with statutory and government agencies for approvals.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, and procurement.
• Report on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

About Us

An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown - Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central, Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World. We have career opportunities for the following and we would like to invite suitably qualified candidates to join us.

Job Description

We are commencing on a new landmark mixed use development project that will transform a precinct within Gardens by the Bay into a vibrant and future-ready destination. To make it happen, we are searching for an individual to assume leadership responsibility for the project from concept to completion, ensuring delivery that meets strategic, financial and operational objectives.

Reporting to the General Manager (Master Planning), you will liaise with stakeholders and relevant authorities on land and planning/development issues, put up funding proposals, monitor and manage development timelines and budgets, as well as oversee the procurement and management of consultancy and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements and needs, ensuring alignment with Gardens by the Bay's existing identity and design philosophy.
• Provide executive oversight for the project lifecycle, analyse constraints and opportunities to propose strategies and solutions.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of architects, consultants and contractors.
• Engage with and secure approvals from statutory and government agencies, ensuring regulatory compliances.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, procurement, contract administration and cost control.
• Report to Senior Management and Board-level stakeholders on project progress, risks and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate or related discipline. Professional certifications (PMP, RICS, PE, etc.) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated success in leading large-scale mixed-use development projects.
• Strong track record in both private sector developments and public sector frameworks.
• Open-minded, agile and possesses the ability to anticipate and respond to changes positively and effectively.
• Collaborative with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and be dynamic, self-motivated and a versatile team player to work across boundaries.
• Sustainability driven to promote strategies to achieve sustainable development goals in social, economic and environmental areas.