Director of Real Estate, Design & Construction

About the role

Western Digital is seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Director of Real Estate, Design and Construction to join its team in Singapore. The role oversees global programs covering subprojects such as manufacturing, R&D, office, warehouse, data centers, clean labs, industrial, sales and executive spaces. It involves collaboration across departments, regulatory compliance and delivery of design and project management services within budget and schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Foster and maintain strong relationships within the organization (FE&M, IT, Legal, Procurement, Finance, EH&S).
• Build relationships with consultants and contractors such as architects, engineers, construction managers and general contractors.
• Ensure adherence to Global Construction Project Governance, safety protocols and programs for Real Estate, Design and Construction.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting models, and review project contracts and change requests to understand financial requirements.
• Support audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis, special projects and early scenario analysis as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field.
• Extensive experience managing projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a collaborative environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, Oracle ERP, Archibus, MS Project and AutoCAD.