Senior Facilities & Project Development Lead

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks a Facilities Management and Project Development professional to lead workspace projects from concept to building services, with emphasis on safety, sustainability and value-for-money.

The role entails coordinating with labs, contractors and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and optimal design for world-class scientific research facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in project development and/or facilities management in research/industrial facilities.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Creative thinker with strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Formulate development strategies on space management, infrastructure planning, and project management.
• Translate needs into design briefs and technical specs with budgets.
• Advise on technical specifications and cost-effective approaches.
• Oversee construction timelines to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.
• Manage project meetings among stakeholders for milestone execution.
• Define facilities maintenance requirements and sustainability programs.
• Champion green practices in operations and maintenance.
• Implement maintenance initiatives to improve reliability and serviceability.
• Draft and manage contracts for facilities services and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with labs, cleanrooms and research facilities systems.

Skills

Project development

Facilities management

Stakeholder management

Communication (oral & written)

Time management

Multi-tasking

Strategic thinking

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks a Facilities Management and Project Development professional to lead workspace projects from concept to building services, with emphasis on safety, sustainability and value-for-money.

The role entails coordinating with labs, contractors and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and optimal design for world-class scientific research facilities.