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MINDEF

Assistant Director (Gombak Development)

MINDEF

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What the role is

You lead a team to implement major infrastructure projects for MINDEF premises in the masterplan formulated by the Workplace Plans & Systems Department (WPSD).

What you will be working on

- Oversee the implementation efforts of planned development and ensure smooth and timely implementation to achieve project objectives - Lead the team to gather and scope user/operations requirements, develop evaluation criteria, select and contract vendors/services - Liaise and coordinate with tenant units/depts, DSTA, and regulatory bodies to obtain planning permissions - Supervise and manage vendors for requirement scope, schedule, budget, and compliance Challenge(s) - Managing complex infrastructure projects

What we are looking for

- At least 8 years of relevant experience in project management and large-scale workplace/infrastructure construction and built projects - Experience relating to construction (including Security-By-Design and Green Mark elements) and/or mega-scale construction and built projects is advantageous - Capacity to build and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment - Strong capability to adapt to change and lead others through periods of uncertainty or transformation - Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders, partners, and industry peers - Strong strategical and analytical skillset to develop clear vision and analyse complex issues - Ability to communicate plans and proposals confidently and concisely Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.