Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Infrastructure & Spatial Transformation)

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore invites applications for a senior role overseeing the Wastewater Treatment Plant project at SFTG and the Spatial Transformation Project for the Singapore Aviation Academy. You will manage end-to-end planning, procurement, implementation and readiness, coordinating with consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure safety, schedule and budget adherence.

The role requires 8–10 years in infrastructure, utilities, or workplace transformation projects, with

Qualifications

• Trained in Engineering, Architecture, Building, Facilities Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting tender specifications, managing procurement exercises and administering contracts.
• Experience with government procurement rules and tendering via the GeBIZ system will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, implementation and handover of WWTP project and AV works.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, approvals and stakeholder engagements.
• Manage consultants, contractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery and compliance with requirements.
• Develop budgets, schedules, risk registers and governance for projects.

Skills

Engineering background

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Tendering & procurement

GeBIZ experience

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Building/Facilities Management/PM degree

Tools

GeBIZ

Job description

What the role is:

Lead the end-to-end planning, procurement, implementation and operational readiness of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project at the Selarang Fire Training Ground (SFTG) and plan and implement the fit-out and audio-visual (AV) installations for the Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA) Spatial Transformation Project. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with operational, regulatory and business requirements.

What you will be working on:

A. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Development

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, implementation, commissioning and handover of the WWTP project.
• Work closely with appointed consultant to develop project requirements, technical specifications, implementation strategies and project plans.
• Prepare and manage tender specifications, scope of works, procurement documents and tender evaluations for WWTP, ancillary and related works.
• Oversee all ancillary and preliminary works required to support design finalisation and project implementation, including enabling works, utility diversions, temporary infrastructure, interim wastewater treatment measures.
• Manage consultants, contractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, approvals and stakeholder engagements with relevant authorities and agencies.
• Monitor project risks, cost, schedule and quality, and implement mitigation measures where required.

B. Spatial Transformation, Fit-Out and AV Works

• Undertake the planning and delivery of the fit out and AV works at SAA Spatial Transformation Project.
• Work closely with appointed consultants to develop tender and procurement documents for fit-out works, furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), AV systems, digital learning technologies and related services.
• Oversee the design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of fit-out works and AV systems.
• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure seamless integration of physical spaces, technology and user requirements.
• Coordinate relocation, migration, furniture installation and transition activities to minimise disruption to operations.
• Work on the operational readiness and user acceptance activities prior to occupancy and handover.

C. Project Governance and Stakeholder Management

• Develop project budgets, schedules, risk registers and governance frameworks.
• Manage procurement, contract administration and project reporting.
• Coordinate and engage stakeholders across SAA, CAAS, consultants, contractors and external agencies.
• Ensure proper project documentation, reporting and management of project approvals throughout the project lifecycle.

What we are looking for:

• Trained in Engineering, Architecture, Building, Facilities Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in infrastructure, engineering, utilities, construction, fit-out or workplace transformation projects.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting tender specifications, managing procurement exercises and administering contracts. Experience with government procurement rules and tendering via the GeBIZ system will be an advantage.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in wastewater, utility infrastructure, AV technology integration or major fit-out projects will be an advantage.

About Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d'etre is to develop the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, expanding Singapore's links to the rest of the world. We enable opportunities through aviation, making connections, opening doors and enabling choices in people's lives.