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National Heritage Board

Asst Director / Snr Asst Director, Development Projects

National Heritage Board

Fixed Terms

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

Do you enjoy the process of developing and injecting new life into heritage buildings? The Development Projects Division, in partnership with the NHB museum teams, is responsible for restoring, revamping and/or re-developing museum and heritage institution buildings, to ensure the optimal performance of building infrastructure and overall visitor experience.

In this role, you will be involved in the planning of infrastructure projects in NHB and see to their successful completion. If you have a keen interest in the heritage sector and want to be part of the team to contribute to the building of museum and heritage landmarks, we would love to hear from you.

[What you will be doing]

  • Co-manage the master-planning of NHB infrastructure projects

  • Drive the planning/initiation phase of the building project, including conducting feasibility study, benchmarking exercise, agencies/stakeholder engagements and budget proposal

  • Lead a cross-divisional/agency team on building project planning, design and construction works

  • Lead and manage the project launch and progress, including monitoring schedule and budget. Identify project risks, put in place early mitigation measures and controls

  • Manage the consultants and contractors, including tender procurement, contract administration and authority submissions

  • Engage and collaborate with internal/external project stakeholders and partners

  • Ensure the project management adheres with institutional framework and regulatory standards

  • Environmental scanning on latest building industry trends and best practices, as well as prevailing authority requirements

  • Support the division in strategic planning and driving divisional initiatives where necessary

[What we are looking for]

  • Preferably at least 8 - 10 years of working experience in project management field

  • Relevant working experience in architecture, engineering or project management firm office and/or public sector projects will be advantageous

  • Strong knowledge of contracts administration using PSSCOC and public sector governance. Familiarity with building codes and regulations on building standards.

  • Strong communication, analytical and engagement skills

  • Proven experience as a team lead

All candidates will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About National Heritage Board

The National Heritage Board (NHB) champions the development of a vibrant cultural and heritage sector in Singapore. Our role is to make heritage enriching, relevant, accessible and above all, enjoyable to Singaporeans and visitors alike. If you have the Passion …to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness …to deliver great service towards a strong community …to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation …to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional …to have fun while doing all of the above We Want You! http://www.nhb.gov.sg