Senior Assistant Director, R&R Projects

About the role

NTU is seeking a Senior Assistant Director to lead renovation, upgrading and development projects across the university campus. The role oversees a portfolio of high-impact projects, leads the project team in execution and ensures facilities meet the University's academic, research and operational objectives. It also involves setting divisional project management frameworks, standards and processes, and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project officers to deliver R&R projects aligned with the University's objectives.
• Review and approve design proposals, project budgets and high-value contracts within delegated authority, and resolve escalated issues.
• Ensure projects comply with mandatory compliance regulations for research activities.
• Advise users on their requirements, timelines and available funding sources.
• Appoint and manage consultants (architects, engineers, etc.) and lead tender evaluation and contractor submission assessment.
• Assess and manage changes to scope or budget during implementation, and monitor construction progress and risks.
• Oversee site execution for safety, quality and specification compliance, and manage construction contracts including progress payments, variation orders and claims.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 12 years of experience managing commercial, institutional or large-scale infrastructure projects, including leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven project management skills: planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication skills to engage senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Building construction knowledge and reading of construction drawings.
• Procurement practices and construction contract administration, including PSSCOC.
• BCA Green Mark requirements.
• AutoCAD/REVIT and accurate measurement are an added advantage.
• Monitoring contractors via works order lists, site inspections and monthly reports.
• Knowledge of specialised research facilities (cleanrooms, plant growth chambers, vibration-free labs, chemical labs, data centres) is an added advantage.