Senior Executive / Assistant Manager / Sr Asst Manager , Campus Planning & Developmt (IMH)

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Mental Health in Singapore seeks a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager to lead Campus Planning & Development. You will define user requirements for functional briefs, coordinate with MOHH DevSec, consultants and contractors, and manage commissioning and handover processes.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering or related field, 3+ years of healthcare project experience, and strong communication, planning and analytical skills to deliver complex

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across timelines and budgets.
• Meticulous documentation, design consistency and milestone accountability.

Responsibilities

• Define user requirements for functional briefs and align them with project objectives and budgets.
• Coordinate procurement, work with MOHH DevSec, consultants and contractors to meet hospital needs.
• Develop commissioning and relocation plans; oversee testing and handover to users.
• Manage changes, close final accounts and ensure proper filing of documentation.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Design coordination

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Architecture/Engineering or related built environment)

Job description

Sr Asst Manager

Campus Planning & Development

Join us in Adding Years of Healthy Life Through Life-Changing Careers, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Make a meaningful difference whilst growing in a supportive environment that nurtures your wellbeing and career aspirations

Job Description

The Redevelopment of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Campus offers a landmark opportunity to reimagine and shape the future of mental health care in Singapore through the creation of new campus facilities.

Institution: Institute of Mental Health
Family Group: Ancillary
Position: Senior Executive / Assistant Manager / Sr Asst Manager
Department: Campus Planning & Development

Join us in Adding Years of Healthy Life Through Life-Changing Careers, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Make a meaningful difference whilst growing in a supportive environment that nurtures your wellbeing and career aspirations

Job Responsibilities

• Define Design Requirements
  • Organise and facilitate user workgroup discussions to define user requirements for Functional Briefs.
  • Help users define relationships between departments or within departments through a good understanding of their operations.
  • Ensure user requirements are aligned with project objectives, timeline and budget.
• Project Procurement and Implementation
  • Work closely with MOHH DevSec, Consultants and/or Contractors to ensure that:
  • Design proposals meet user requirements and project objectives.
  • Tender processes and specifications are aligned with hospital requirements.
  • Development progress is in accordance with established timelines and budget.
  • Project changes and variations are managed in accordance with established frameworks.
• Anticipate and mitigate impact of construction on existing operations.
• Feedback and complaints management and resolution.
• Commissioning
  • Work closely with user workgroups to:
  • Develop commissioning and relocation plans.
  • Walk through all areas of operations to verify execution as per plan.
  • Testing and commissioning of facilities and equipment.
  • Facilitate handover process to users.
• Work closely with MOHH DevSec, Consultants and/or Contractors to:
  • Complete defects rectification works.
  • Review and finalise documentation of the project.
  • Close final accounts.

Ensure all permits and licenses are properly procured and all project related documentation are properly captured and filed.

Requirements

Competency

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders across diverse groups within given timelines.
• Meticulous attention to design consistency, documentation accuracy, and milestone accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Educational And Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above is required, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or a related built environment discipline
• At least 3 years of relevant experience is preferred, with experience in planning, design and/or implementation of healthcare or major institution building projects being an added advantage
• Working experience in the healthcare and social sectors. Experience in the government sector will be a key advantage, but not necessary

About IMH

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.