Assistant Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. It was the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On International Association of Children in Museums in 2018. The Gallery also won the awards for “Best Theme Attraction” at TTG Travel Awards 2017, “Best Attraction Experience”, “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism” and “Best Customer Service (Attractions)” at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore’s tourism landscape.

We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.

DESIGNATION : Assistant Manager (Exhibition Design & Operations)

RESPONSIBILITIES

**MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

Project Management in Design & Build jobs for large scale exhibitions and artwork commissions at the National Gallery Singapore.

Work Scope

Tender Preparation, Design & Fabrication Execution of Exhibitions/Indoor & Outdoor Artwork Commissions, Maintenance, and to ensure smooth operations from start to end.

**TASKS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Project Planning, Coordinating & Budgeting
- Plan work scheduling and manage exhibitions/special projects set-up. Works closely with Project Exhibition Coordinator and Project Curator in final delivery of project.
- Manage allocated fabrication budget and handles all necessary procurement of goods, including preparation of Tender documents, Bill of Quantities and Purchase Requisition.
- Sourcing of relevant materials and service providers for commissioned artworks.
- Review of project drawings, technical specifications and floor plans for the purposes on all exhibition design and fabrication work submitted.
- Manage feasibility studies, preliminary layout and simulation for the spaces required.
- Site management, co-ordination and oversee the execution of the Fabricators.
- Liaise and coordinate with contractors on project requirements. Conduct workmanship checks on quality of fabrication and build to ensure it is in accordance with specification and standards.
- Responsible for supervising maintenance and repair of exhibition builds & related matters with contractors.
- Manage independent operational matters including exhibition store inventory and asset management.

General Administration
- General administrative and management work related to job scope.

This job requires late night/weekend work as and when necessary (installation period). Staff will be compensated with off-in-lieu hours.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Diploma/Degree with specialization in one of the following areas: Engineering, Architecture
- Minimum of 3 - 4 years relevant working experience in the relevant field.
- Prior exhibitions related experience/or planning of infrastructure projects will be an added advantage. Experience with installing public artworks and artists is ideal.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) for daily work.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and able to draft/edit CAD drawings.
- Good knowledge in cost and quality control, resources planning and on-site operations.
- Able to perform analysis and advise on appropriate building materials for fabrication.
- Application knowledge in design and build, including major structural installations and BCA/SCDF requirements.
- Familiarity with workplace safety for construction, including Work at Heights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to provide clear communication and present ideas effectively to staff, management and museum partners
- Collaborative