Manager, Estate Planning, Development & Management

NTUC First Campus Co; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC First Campus Co in Singapore is seeking a Manager, Estate Planning, Development & Management to lead the planning, development and oversight of estate and infrastructure projects. You will strengthen governance, cost control and internal controls across delivery teams.

You will collaborate with project teams, consultants and internal stakeholders to standardise processes, monitor performance and ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant disciplines related to real estate, construction or project management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, cost management and contract oversight.
• Strong numerical and data analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, development and management of estate and infrastructure projects.
• Develop dashboards, trackers and management reports for governance.
• Monitor milestones, risks and performance against approved plans.
• Coordinate cost planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting for projects.
• Ensure governance, compliance and internal controls across initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants and contractors to deliver projects.
• Drive standardisation of processes and data-driven improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Numbers & budgeting

Google Sheets

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Building, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

The Manager, Estate Planning, Development & Management will support the planning, development and management of estate and infrastructure projects. The role will focus on strengthening project oversight, cost and contract management, governance, compliance and internal controls across development and improvement projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to support effective project delivery, standardise processes, monitor performance and ensure compliance with organisational policies and requirements.

Key Job 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 Oversight and Management

• Support the monitoring and oversight of estate development, upgrading and construction projects from planning through to completion.
• Track project progress, key milestones, risks, deliverables and performance against approved plans and programmes.
• Lead the development and maintenance of project dashboards, trackers and management reports.
• Lead programme planning, coordination and monitoring to support timely project delivery.
• Identify potential project issues, delays or risks and support the development of appropriate mitigation measures.

Cost and Contract Management

• Support cost planning, budgeting, cost monitoring and financial reporting for development and construction projects.
• Monitor project expenditure and commitments against approved budgets.
• Review and analyse cost data, variations, claims and other contractual information.
• Support contract administration processes, including documentation, approvals and tracking of contractual obligations.
• Work with project teams, quantity surveyors and consultants to ensure cost and contract matters are appropriately managed and documented.

Governance, Compliance and Internal Controls

• Drive the development, implementation and continuous improvement of processes, policies, standard operating procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor compliance with organisational policies, procurement requirements, approval processes and relevant regulations.
• Conduct reviews and checks to identify process gaps, control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Maintain proper documentation and records to support governance, audit and compliance requirements.
• Support internal reviews, audits and other governance-related activities.

Process Improvement and Data Analysis

• Drive process standardisation and improvement initiatives to enhance consistency, efficiency and control across project and operational processes.
• Analyse quantitative and operational data to identify trends, variances, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain trackers, dashboards and reporting tools using Google Sheets and other relevant tools.
• Support the development of performance indicators and reporting frameworks for management oversight.
• Translate data and analysis into clear insights and recommendations for stakeholders and management.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal departments, project teams, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders on project, cost, contract and compliance matters.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documentation for management meetings and project reviews.
• Support the implementation of department-wide initiatives and strategic improvements.

Qualifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Building, Engineering or a related discipline.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience in project management, construction project delivery, cost management, quantity surveying or contract management.
• Experience in construction, development, infrastructure, estate management or the built environment will be advantageous.
• Comfortable working with numbers and analysing quantitative and financial information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, variances and potential risks.
• Proficient in Google Sheets, including the use of formulas, data analysis and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with project planning, programme management and project monitoring.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in process standardisation, process improvement and internal controls.
• Good understanding of cost, contract and procurement processes will be advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in school, institutional or public development projects would be an advantage