Manager (4-year Contract), 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 and manage the day-to-day project management of Campus Master Planning and Campus Development projects in the capacity of FMS representative during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction stages. This would include the management of the contracts administration of new construction and A&A/minor improvement projects, and any others ad hoc tasks.
- Participate in and manage detailed design, building operation and services including the maintenance of the building fabrics and MEP systems to ensure operational readiness.
- 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.
- Actively engage in innovative technologies, review the existing MEP system set-ups and identify areas for system improvement, with the aim of enhancing the performance of MEP Systems.
- Track and guide the consultants and contractors on safety, quality and budget in each stage of project.
- Track the construction progress and verify contractors 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 building managers, IITS, administrators, and academic staff, to achieve common goals and to develop and implement the undertaken projects successfully.
- Any other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Relevant degree in Engineering/Facilities Management/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Building Services or equivalent.
- At least 8 years of work experience in Project Management & MEP systems design, preferably in offices and IHL education buildings.
- Familiar with Building Information Modelling (BIM) modelling works and good experience in projects & contract management, procurement methodologies and evaluation of construction cost norms.
- Good knowledge of Air-Conditioning Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) related matters and experience in managing its operations inclusive of the Integrated Building Management System (IBMS).
- Ability to proceed with project implementation in live operational buildings, with emphasis to manage the project sensitively whilst not disrupting user's operation. This will require precise planning; regular monitoring of the project teamwork and proper communication and engagement with the users.
- Resourceful, Pro-active, independent, able to work with mínimal supervision and perform under pressure.
- Ability to work across teams and collaborate with other offices for work synergies. Able to anticipate customer needs, change goals and direction quickly and multitask.
- Able to plan and implement ad-hoc facility improvement or modification work at short notice which is achieved through a constant heightened state of preparedness instilled in our team as well as supporting vendors.
- Familiar with local Codes and Practices, contract administration and procurement procedures.
- Good analytical and organisational skills with strong leadership skills, structured with strong work ethics.
- Resourceful, good team player, result driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Have a keen and natural affinity for technology and innovation.
- Equips with safety mindset and displays good Workplace Safety Health (WSH) attributes.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
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