Deputy Director, Project Development,BMPO

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the planning and development of facilities / asset management strategy in support of the workspace (research and office) needs. Central to it is to formulate project requirements, including but not limited for infrastructure renewals, outfitting and new acquisitions, with a focus in laboratory environment. Expected to bring along a strong knowledge of market practice and financial modelling, build strategies and high engagements with stakeholders and users to co-develop a workplace which is financially and environmentally sustainable.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Strategic Planning: Develop long-term space plans and utilization strategies for portfolio of A*STAR’s space, considering factors such as research needs, future growth projections.
2. Project Management: Responsible for the facilitation of projects from planning to delivery by ensuring accurate preparation and execution of all project activities in accordance to the A*STAR long-term space plans and ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes.
3. Lead the consolidation and harmonization of the different space users’ requirements and conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision making. Support the overall budget request process and required procurement process. Manage the construction project to ensure the projects achieve the define scope, quality, budget, safety and time objectives.
4. Responsible to consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with the planning team and equipment manuals with the FM team as part handover. Provide support to the FM team at the initial stage of operations and DLP.
5. Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A*STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.
6. Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with facility team, and stakeholders/users at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans. Develop and maintain good working relationships with operations team, internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
7. Value-engineering: Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to increase equipment efficiencies aim to reduce initial investments or maintenance cost. Balancing future design requirements while ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.
8. Performance Evaluation: Track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and adjust continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

Job Requirements:

• Possess at least 10 years of relevant experience in either construction management or / and asset portfolio management related fields.
• Background in Mechanical Engineering, or experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts.
• Knowledge of local building-code and construction process.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.