Manager / Senior Manager (Project Management)

Campus Planning & Development

The Senior Manager (Project Management), Campus Development, reports to the Senior Associate Director, Campus Development, and is responsible for the project management duties related to the development of SUSS’s new flagship campus. The scope of works includes end-to-end management of the project from planning, execution to completion. In the process, the Senior Manager (Project Management) will need to work closely various stakeholders including relevant ministries, users, contractors, consultants and authority representatives to ensure that the project meets requirements and are completed on time, safely, within budget and in keeping with highest quality standards.

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Job Description

• Responsible for overall project management, which encompasses fund management, procurement, feasibility study, design development, consultancy and construction contracts management, commissioning and project handover.
• Review project management framework and processes on a regular basis for good governance.
• Develop and ensure technical standards of the project and compliances with authority requirements.
• Oversee feasibility study and design development of the project, including coordination with various stakeholders.
• Manage procurement of consultancy and construction packages for implementation of the project.
• Oversee and manage consultants and contractors in the delivery of their services for the implementation of the project.
• Plan, monitor and update project programme and progress, including dashboard development and control for management reporting.
• Meet financial objectives of the project by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, monitoring project cashflow and exercising cost controls, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required in the course of work.

Job Requirements

• A recognised Degree in Building/Architecture/Engineering or relevant Degree from a recognised University with at least 10 years of relevant working experience as Project Manager preferably in public/developer organisations or consulting firms.
• Relevant experience in the project management of large scale development projects.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement framework and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive working attitude.
• Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Meticulous and capable of working independently to resolve issues and challenges.
• Strong time management and work well under pressure.
• Good team player.
• Conversant with various applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.