Deputy Director, Project Development,CSPO

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the tactical planning and lead the development of project management / facilities / asset management strategy in support of the workspace (research and office) needs. Central to it is to formulate master plan of space needs, infrastructure renewal, build development, market and financial analysis strategies, conceptualize and engage stakeholders and users to co-develop a workplace which is financially and environmentally sustainable. Oversee all space projects in accordance with the approved scope, quality, budget and schedule, and a seamless transition into daily operations.
Key Accountabilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term space plans and utilization strategies for portfolio of A.STARs space, considering factors such as research needs, future growth projections.
• Development and Project Management: Manage all aspects of project stages from planning to construction & post-construction including the development of stakeholders requirement for implementation, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met. Responsible for driving strategic and calculated decisions to meet the project milestones. Monitor A.STARs plans and timelines for alignment with R&D objectives and formulation of timely tactical plans to address deviation from project master programme and ultimately for achieving of R&D goals.
• Conduct audit on stakeholders processes to identify areas for improvements and alignment with A.STAR commitment. Responsible to monitor stakeholders workflows and timeline, ensuring their alignment with A.STAR project master programme. To keep proper record of project documentation and communication with stakeholders including external parties/agencies. Key deliverables of the position include the preparation of report for updating of project status and escalation of project matters to A.STAR senior management should the execution of project plans deviate from original.
• Lead strategic new construction and remodelling activities in accordance to the A.STAR long-term space plans and ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes. Responsible includes quality assurance and safety inspections and efficient response to work delays, emergencies and other project disruptions.
• Lead the consolidation and harmonization of the different space users requirements and conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision-making. Support the overall budget request process and required procurement process. Lead the construction project within the define scope, quality, budget and schedule.
• Responsible to consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with the planning team and equipment manuals with the FM team as part handover. Provide support to the FM team at the initial stage of operations and DLP.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A.STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.
• Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with facility team, and stakeholders/ users at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans.
• Enable to lead technical negotiations with landlord representatives for most favourable infrastructure provision that is no lesser than market average.
• Space Standardization: Develop and implement standardized space plans or design guidelines across multiple sites to ensure consistency in space norms and functionality while accommodating specific building requirements.
• Optimization & Cost Management: Identify opportunities to optimize space, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall space utilization across multiple properties. Balancing design improvements or renovations with cost-effectiveness, ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.
• Value-engineering: Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies to increase equipment efficiencies aim to reduce initial investments or maintenance cost. Balancing future design requirements while ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.
• Performance Evaluation: Track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and adjust continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

Job Requirements:

• Possess at least 15 years or more of relevant local project experience in either construction management and / or asset portfolio management related fields.
• Background in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent and experience in managing Biosafety Level Laboratory (e.g BSL2, BSL2+, Cleanroom) or Engineering research & development and space planning.
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Knowledge of local building-code and construction process
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.