Project Manager, Office of Campus Infrastructure and Services

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To undertake the day-to-day Project Management of development projects in the capacity of owner's representative during the pre-construction, construction and post construction stages.
• Manage the contracts administration of new construction and A&A/minor improvement projects, and any others adhoc tasks.
• Acts as project representative while handling the progress and technical discussions/meetings with users, internal and external stakeholders like project consultants, contractors, agencies and others related parties.
• Assist in the technical reviews of consultant's proposals and contractor works.
• Track and guide the consultants and contractor on safety, quality and budget in each stage of project.
• Track the construction progress and verify contractor's completed works and all other aspects of project management for successful delivery of the project.
• Ensure the project related procurements are verified based on the requirement and ensure it is ordered and delivered on time.
• Ensure the contractors works are executed according to the approved design, to achieve a smooth handing over to the users.
• To devise a communication plan and update the reports and other communications periodically throughout the project progress.
• Organize and maintain all project documentation and maintain good record for project administration and auditing purposes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including facility managers, IITS, administrators, and academic staff, to achieve common goals and to develop and implement the undertaken projects successfully.

• Degree / Diploma in Interior design, civil engineering, construction/ Project management or other building related fields.
• At least 10 years of work experience in interior projects, preferably in offices and higher education buildings.
• Familiar with BIM modeling and ID works.
• Experience in projects & contract management, procurement methodologies and evaluation of construction cost norms.
• Familiar with conditions of contract.
• Good communications (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical skills and a team player.
• Service oriented mindset.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.