Associate Director / Senior Manager (Project Management)

About the role

NUS is looking for an Associate Director / Senior Manager (Project Management) to manage and deliver housing asset and development projects, from planning and design through procurement, construction and handover. The aim is safe, on-time, on-budget delivery that meets required quality and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects through the full lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, handover and close-out.
• Monitor progress, costs, risks and key deliverables against plan, and drive timely mitigation and recovery actions.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, end users and internal stakeholders to meet programme, budget, quality and requirement objectives.
• Administer procurement and contracts, including tender documentation, evaluations, variations, claims and payment recommendations, in line with University policy.
• Review design proposals, technical submissions and method statements for compliance with requirements, regulations and best practice.
• Oversee site coordination, inspections, testing and defect rectification, keeping proper records.
• Prepare project reports, presentations and approval papers for management decisions.
• Support other housing asset improvement, upgrading and development initiatives as assigned.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related built environment discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in building development, upgrading, addition and alteration (A&A) or asset enhancement; institutional, residential or campus experience is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of project planning, procurement, construction administration and contract management, including cost, schedule, quality and risk control.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders, consultants and contractors independently and handle concurrent projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Singapore building regulations, statutory requirements and workplace safety guidelines.