Senior Manager / Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Project Development, CSPO

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Project development

Facilities management

Stakeholder management

Communication (oral & written)

Time management

Multi-tasking

Strategic thinking

Engineering qualification

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for Facilities Management and Project Development of the workplace (research and office), aligned with A*STAR’s strategic goals in research.

This position is responsible for Facilities Management and Project Development of the workplace (research and office), aligned with A*STAR’s strategic goals in research. The job scope encompasses project development and manages project life-cycle from space/ concept planning to building facilities which are of quality and incorporated smart features. Post project development, the job holder will take lead in contract management and ensuring A*STAR’s facilities are managed in a safe and sustainable manner, and value-for-money.

Key Accountabilities

• Formulate development strategies on space management, infrastructure planning, project development and management in ensuring optimal and sustainable design to facilitate world-class scientific research.
• Translate users' requirements to design brief & technical specifications, establish project budget for the procurement of consultancy services and construction contracts.
• Advise and evaluate the technical specifications to ensure sound engineering approach and / or technologies are exploited at reasonable cost.
• Oversee and control construction timeline to ensure that the projects are completed safely, on schedule, fulfill budget marksmanship and meet the specified (quality) standards.
• Manage project meetings between project team, users, consultants, contractors for effective execution of project milestones.
• Establish and define requirements for facilities maintenance, establish maintenance programs factoring environmental sustainability and cost effectiveness.
• Be a champion in leading green practices and promote sustainability in operations and maintenance of building & facilities.
• Implement and review maintenance engineering initiatives to achieve higher reliability, maintainability and serviceability.
• Establish and administer comprehensive and non-comprehensive contracts in support of facilities management & maintenance of various infrastructure e.g. ACMV / M&E services, BMS, Security Access Control, Cleaning & Pest Control, Landscaping, lifts, full Building services etc.
• Liaise and coordinate with partner facilities personnel managing labs, cleanrooms and research facilities systems such as Gas & Chemical and Total Water Management Systems.
• Engage internal stakeholders and various external parties e.g. Landlord, Contractors, Supplier in keeping A*STAR facilities relevant and vibrant.

Job Requirements

• Possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in project development and / or facilities management in research and/ or industrial facility.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.
• Good time management skills and ability to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and organization skills.
• Confident to communicate at all levels and able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.
• Technical qualification in the field of engineering (mechanical, electrical, structural) would be advantageous.