Assistant Manager, Estate Planning, Development & Management

NTUC FIRST CAMPUS LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in early childhood education is seeking a strategic thinker to manage the real estate development lifecycle for its preschool network. The role involves overseeing site planning, budgeting, project execution, and facilities management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multiple real estate projects and a strong focus on operational efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in real estate development or facilities management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across a multi-site portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and long-term planning for facilities.
• Oversee project lifecycle ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Implement best practices in ongoing maintenance and asset management.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Tools

Google Sheets

AutoCAD

Job description

This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of real estate development and estate management for our preschool network. This includes site planning, feasibility studies, budgeting, procurement, design coordination, project execution, with a strong focus on facilities management.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in managing multiple real estate projects, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Estate Planning & Development

• Conduct feasibility studies including site suitability analysis, regulatory compliance, and ROI assessment in collaboration with other departments.
• Conduct long-term planning for continual enhancement and lease renewal of facilities.

Project & Design Management

• Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle—from design development to completion—ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with architects, designers and consultants to ensure designs are aligned with brand standards, functional and regulatory requirements.
• Review design, tender and shop drawings to ensure cost effectiveness and performance of M&E systems
• Manage procurement processes and contractor negotiations to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage capital expenditure budgets and project financial forecasts.
• Monitor and report on budget performance, proactively identifying and addressing variances.

Facilities & Asset Management

• Implement best practices in ongoing maintenance and asset management across all centres.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Evaluate M&E asset capex vs opex cost effectiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure project alignment with operational needs.
• Interface with external vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project execution and compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• At least 5–10 years of experience in real estate development, facilities, or estate management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, preferably across a multi-site portfolio.
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and construction management processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets for data analysis, project tracking, and reporting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience in educational or early childhood environments is an advantage.