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

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager to join the Campus Planning & Development team. The role focuses on coordinating design requirements, procurement, and commissioning for IMH's redevelopment, ensuring alignment with functional needs, timelines, and budgets.

The successful candidate will liaise with MOHH DevSec, consultants and contractors, manage user groups, and drive change management to deliver facilities that support clinical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in a built environment discipline (Architecture, Engineering, or related).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in planning, design or implementation of healthcare/major institutional projects.
• Experience in healthcare sector or government sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define design requirements by organizing user workgroups and aligning with project objectives.
• Oversee procurement and implementation with MOHH DevSec, consultants and contractors, ensuring timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate commissioning, relocation plans, and handover to users; mitigate construction impact on operations.

Skills

Good communication

Project management

Attention to design

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above (Architecture/Engineering)

Job description

Sr Asst Manager / Manager Department:

Campus Planning & Development

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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 / 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 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.

As the IMH Development Secretariat team (DevSec), the Campus Planning & Development Department ensures that clinical and operational requirements are effectively coordinated and translated into design and development outcomes. Working closely with MOHH DevSec, Consultants, Contractors and IMH stakeholders, the team’s primary responsibilities include defining design requirements for implementation by Consultants and Contractors, organising and managing user groups, driving change management, coordinating project procurement and operational commissioning.

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.