About this role
<h2 class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit </span><a href="http://www.suss.edu.sg" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#000000">www.suss.edu.sg</span></a></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About The Job</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Associate Director reports to the Director (Campus Planning and Development) and is responsible for the management of SUSS’s Campus Development Project. The Associate Director will need to plan, lead and manage the project, liaise with all key stakeholders, including the end User, to ensure project timeliness as well as efficient management of cost, safety and quality standards.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist Director in overseeing and managing the project, which encompasses the procurement, design development, consultancy and contracts management, commissioning and project handover to end User.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Liaise with end User on project requirements and coordinate on the interfacing aspects of the project with other developments.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop the project brief and requirements for the construction contracts.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Administer the construction procurement process to ensure compliance with SUSS’s procurement policy for construction works and services and financial procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Project lead and manage the development works to ensure that the project is delivered within timeline and budget, meeting safety and quality standards and achieving desired outcomes.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Identify project interface issues and coordinate between stakeholders to develop solutions and implement mitigating measures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Attend consultant and site meetings with the Project Team and ensure that contractual requirements are carried out on time and within budget.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Meet financial objectives of the project by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, reporting budget and cashflow updates, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Coordinate between key stakeholders for project alignment and fund transfers.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required by Management in the course of work.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">University with at least 20 years of relevant working experience as Project Manager preferably in public/developer organisations or consulting firms.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relevant experience in leading and managing development projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of public sector procurement framework and regulatory requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills and positive working attitude.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good writing, communication and presentation skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Meticulous and capable of working independently to resolve issues and challenges.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good time management and work well under pressure.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good leader and team player.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conversant with various applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><h2 class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>What We Offer</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Besides that, you will also get:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Competitive Pay Package</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Medical Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Flex Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Family Care Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Volunteer Service Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Wellness & Recreation Activities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Lifelong Learning Opportunities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers</span></span></span></li> </ul>