Senior Manager, Campus Development & Programme Management (Contract)

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites a seasoned professional to lead campus development and major infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.

You will coordinate budgets, schedules, procurement, and governance, working closely with architects, engineers, and regulators to deliver sustainable campus transformations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management, construction management, campus development, institutional developments or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects across different stages of the project lifecycle.
• Strong budgeting, cost planning, forecasting and cost control capabilities.
• Good knowledge of procurement, tendering and contract administration.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate campus development, space optimisation, infrastructure upgrading and A&A projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, delivery strategies, schedules, milestones and implementation plans.
• Manage project budgets, cost planning, forecasting and expenditure, with opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management activities for consultants, contractors and specialist appointments.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Engage internal stakeholders, user groups, government agencies and regulatory authorities to align project requirements and priorities.
• Establish strong project governance, risk management and performance reporting, including management papers, dashboards and approval submissions.
• Support continuous improvement in project planning, governance, digital project controls, sustainability and long-term campus maintainability.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & cost control

Project governance

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture / Building / Engineering / Construction Management / Real Estate

Job description

Join us in shaping and transforming the University’s campus for the future.

Reporting to the Director, Campus Planning, Strategy & Transformation, you will play a key role in translating strategic campus priorities into well-planned and successfully delivered development programmes and projects.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate campus development, space optimisation, infrastructure upgrading and A&A projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, delivery strategies, schedules, milestones and implementation plans.
• Manage project budgets, cost planning, forecasting and expenditure, while identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and value management.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management activities for consultants, contractors and specialist appointments.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Engage internal stakeholders, user groups, government agencies and regulatory authorities to align project requirements and priorities.
• Establish strong project governance, risk management and performance reporting, including management papers, dashboards and approval submissions.
• Support continuous improvement in project planning, governance, digital project controls, sustainability and long-term campus maintainability.

What You Will Bring

• Professional training in Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Real Estate or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in project management, construction management, campus development, institutional developments or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects across different stages of the project lifecycle.
• Strong capabilities in project budgeting, cost planning, forecasting and cost control.
• Good knowledge of procurement, tendering and contract administration.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary professional teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, planning, problem-solving and project governance capabilities.
• Exposure to the public sector, education, institutional or large campus environments would be advantageous.

Professional qualifications such as PMP, SISV, Green Mark AP or equivalent certifications would be an added advantage.