To support PA’s objectives to promote social cohesion and community bonding by providing community spaces and facilities for people to interact and bond.

As the Project Manager, the main role is to undertake and manage projects involving the construction / upgrading / fitting-out of Residents’ Committee (RC) Centres or other PA development projects that may be assigned.

The duties and responsibilities include (but is not limited to):

• Provides leadership to the project team in successfully delivering the project and meeting time, cost, quality and safety objectives
• Manages expectations from various stakeholders so that they are aligned with the project objectives and policy guidelines
• Oversees the procurement and tender process for the appointment of Project Consultants, Contractors, Registered Inspectors, Accredited Checkers, etc
• Manages the design development process to ensure that the consultant’s design meets user and statutory requirements, and is fit-for-purpose and easy-to-maintain
• Monitors project budget and develops the cashflow projection
• Monitors site progress and provides regular reporting of the status to management and project stakeholders such as the RCs
• Verifies/certifies/approves progress payments to consultants and contractors
• Attends project meetings involving the project team, grassroots leaders, representatives from agencies and authorities, etc.
• Works with Contract Managers to manage contract variations and contractual disputes
• Ensures timely completion of project final account by project consultants
• Oversees the defects management process upon project completion and handing over
• Prepares and submits list of fixed assets for capitalisation
• Monitors implementation of projects to ensure compliance with Government Instruction Manuals and PA established processes, guidelines and policies
• Maintains proper project documentation, and takes charge of any audit queries pertaining to the project

What we are looking for:

Education

Minimum - Professional Qualification in Architectural, Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or other Building related disciplines.

Experience      

Minimum -  Two years of working experience in the construction industry. Fresh graduates will be considered.

Desired -     Two years of relevant experience in managing building projects

• Must have strong organisational, conceptualisation, communication and inter-personal skills.
• Able to work independently with good time management and able to multi-task.
• Basic computer skills, able to read and understand Architectural and M&E drawings/plans
• Knowledge in contracts management/administration
• Resourceful and able to work well in teams
• Willing to learn

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract.

The People’s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.