(Lead) Research Officer, Project Development, Centre for Strategic Projects & Operations

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to plan and manage project strategies for the Biosciences and Medtech Workspace. The role includes overseeing project delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in construction or asset management, strong time management skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. This role demands a meticulous individual with excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in construction management or asset portfolio management.
• Knowledge of construction methods, sustainability design, and local building codes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate projects from planning to delivery ensuring quality outcomes.
• Conduct technical feasibility analysis for space projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement space plans.

Skills

Construction management

Asset portfolio management

Project management

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Background in Civil & Structural Engineering or Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for the planning and development of project management strategy in support of the Biosciences and Medtech Workspace and Science and Engineering (research and office) needs.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Responsible for the facilitation of projects from planning to delivery by ensuring accurate preparation and execution of all project activities in accordance with the A*STAR long-term space plans and ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes.
• Lead the consolidation and harmonization of the different space users’ requirements and conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision-making.
• Support the overall budget request process and required procurement process.
• Manage the construction project to ensure the projects achieve the defined scope, quality, budget, safety and time objectives.
• Responsible to consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with the planning team, consultants and equipment manuals with the FM team as part handover. Provide support to the FM team at the initial stage of operations and DLP.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A*STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.
• Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with facility team, stakeholders/ users and Landlords at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with operations team, internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Value-engineering: Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to increase equipment efficiencies aim to reduce initial investments or maintenance cost. Balancing future design requirements while ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.
• Performance Evaluation: Track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and adjust continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 8 years of relevant experience in either construction management or / and asset portfolio management related fields
• Background in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent and experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies, sustainability design (BCA Green Mark) and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Knowledge of local building-code and construction process
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.
• Good time management skills and ability to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and organization skills.
• Confident to communicate at all levels and able to thick creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.