Total 2 communications manager job vacancies in republic polytechnic

• Support as secretariat of Campus Rejuvenation (CR) Committee and manage the CR project to rejuvenate Campus Infrastructure, Teaching & Learning Facilities from planning stage till the successful handover of the rejuvenated buildings to RP.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to collate detailed users’ requirements from schools, centres, offices and departments from concept design to detailed design, including to manage the design-change requests.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to minimise disruptions to campus operations especially academic lessons with the provisions of the decanting facilities throughout the construction phases, including prioritising the phases based on needs and functions.
• Prepare the budget papers, cashflow projections and decanting scheduling for Office of Estates (OES) to seek Senior Management such as Development Committee (DC), Board of Governors (BOG) and eventually Ministry of Education’s (MOE) approval.
• Manage contract administration of the multi-disciplinary consultancy tenders and construction tenders including procurement, specification formulation, evaluation, recommendation and site work implementation.
• Manage the performance of the main contractors, consultants and Managing Agent to uphold the quality services.
• Oversee the project management of minor renovation, addition & alteration works including facilities management to support OES departmental roles and functions.

[What we are looking for]

• Possess background in Project Management Services, Construction Services, Building Services, Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of relevant working experience preferred. Experience in government procurement, managing multi-disciplinary consultants and submissions to regulatory authorities will be an added advantage.
• Sound planning and organizing skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• A good team player with good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders across all levels and able to work independently at the same time.
• IT savvy with digitalisation, computer-aided design (CAD) and project scheduling skills.

[What you will be working on]

Industry Engagement and Business Development

• Strategise, develop and implement impactful industry-related initiatives and programmes with diversified stakeholders to achieve corporate outcomes;

• Facilitate the research of and identify leads for industry partnership;

• Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships and strong network with internal and external stakeholders;

• Manage and cultivate industry partners to create value for the polytechnic.

Donor Development and Stewardship

• Develop and oversee the implementation of fundraising initiatives in support of the polytechnic’s education, annual giving, major gifts, endowment, scholarships and other institutional-related donations programmes;

• Provide stewardship and engagement of current donors to ensure continuity of support and sustainability of donations in support of education for our students;

• Engage and maintain positive relationships with donors, grant making organisations and corporates

• Lead the administration and support the secretariat functions of the polytechnic’s education funds

[What we are looking for]

• A passion for working with people, especially in account and relationship management

• 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably gained in the education and/or charity sectors

• Team leadership capabilities, with the ability to coach/mentor staff

• Solves novel and complicated issues on a regular basis

• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve performance, services or processes

• A self-starter with an open and positive mindset

• Strong collaborative and time management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken)

• Proficient in Microsoft Tools e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint