Senior Executive , Project Management (School)

MINDS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to support the relocation and redevelopment activities of special education schools. The role requires project coordination, budget management, and preparation of reports for various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant project management experience. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in Facility/Project management.
• Experience in project management and coordinating site refurbishment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination with stakeholders for project development.
• Assist in tracking budget compliance and asset management.
• Prepare reports and submissions to funders and authorities.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree/Diploma in Civil/Building/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About Us

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

Job Description

MINDS is undertaking a multi-years project to relocate its Special Education Schools and Special Student Care Centres to cater to increasing enrolments for students with special needs. This position is required to serve as a business partner to provide operational, logistical and administrative support to the Schools "Gardens Rebuilding, Redevelopment and Occupation Works" (GROW) Senior Manager to ensure smooth execution of school relocation and redevelopment activities.

Key Functions and Tasks

1. Project Management

   • Support coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project development activities
   • Support project risk management.
   • Support the reviews of submitted final design submittals and consolidate the feedback obtained from stakeholders.
   • Support the follow up on compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements including health and safety standards
   • Monitors and provide reminders on the project progress and timeline to work with stakeholders for prompt resolution
   • Track outstanding issues with contractors for prompt follow up
   • Ensure proper records of handing/taking over
   • Coordinate with Schools on the relocation to minimise disruption to normal operation

2. Budget and resource

   • Assist in the tracking of budget and compliance with budget spending
   • Assist in proper tracking of assets during handing and taking over including facilitating the smooth transition of capitalised accounting records and funded assets.

3. Administrations and Reporting

   • Assist in the preparations of reports and submission to funders and government authorities.
   • Assist in progress report to management
   • Assist to track terms and conditions of signed agreements.
   • Ensuring proper knowledge management and filing including keeping of drawings and building plans.
   • Facilitate audit
   • Assist in preparing requirement specifications for procurement.

4. Other duties

   • Additional duties as necessary

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Civil/Building/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Other Information

• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in Facility/Project management
• Good inter-personal and communication skills, able to work independently as well as in a team environment with individuals of diverse backgrounds Experience in project management, coordinating site refurbishment, fund accounting and/or social service sector are advantageous.
• Good project management and communication skills.
• Analytical, has good teamwork and collaborative in order to solve problems.
• Possesses problem-solving and interpersonal skills.