Strategic Campus R&R Projects Lead

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore seeks a strategic and results-driven Senior Assistant Director to lead renovation, upgrading, and development projects across the campus. You will oversee a portfolio of high-impact projects, provide leadership to the project team, and ensure facilities meet academic, research, and operational objectives.

You will shape campus developments, optimise utilisation, and establish divisional project management frameworks, standards, and processes, engaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in managing commercial, institutional, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge in building construction and proficiency in reading construction drawings.
• Proven project management skills including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and construction contract administration, including PSSCOC.
• Excellent understanding of BCA Green mark requirements.
• Leadership and people management experience with mentoring teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in planning, directing, and delivering complex and high-impact renovation, upgrading, and development projects across the campus.
• Lead and mentor a team of project officers to efficiently carry out and complete assigned R&R projects ensuring alignment with the University’s operational, academic, and research objectives.
• Review and approve design proposals, project budgets, and high-value contracts within delegated authority, and resolve escalated project and operational issues.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to mandatory compliance regulations imposed by research activities.
• Provide custodial advice on user’s requirements for project, encompassing their needs, preferences, desired timeline for completion, and the available funding sources.
• Lead the appointment and management of consultants, including architects, engineers, and other professionals, to guide the project design process as required.
• Lead the tender evaluation process, assess contractor submissions, and recommend contract awards.
• Assess, manage and recommend changes to the project scope or budget arising during project implementation.
• Regularly monitor the progress of the construction work to ensure timely delivery and proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee site execution to ensure works are carried out safely, comply with quality standards and meet project specifications.
• Managing construction contracts, including progress payments, variation orders, claims, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Contract administration

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore seeks a strategic and results-driven Senior Assistant Director to lead renovation, upgrading, and development projects across the campus. You will oversee a portfolio of high-impact projects, provide leadership to the project team, and ensure facilities meet academic, research, and operational objectives.

You will shape campus developments, optimise utilisation, and establish divisional project management frameworks, standards, and processes, engaging