Deputy Chief Development & Facilities Management Officer

Nanyang Technological University

Job Location:

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Deputy Chief Development & Facilities Management Officer

The Deputy Chief Development & Facilities Management Officer (DFMO) will assist the Chief DFMO in the day-to-day operations of the Department. He/She will be responsible for the strategic oversight and direction of the Projects Renovation & Redecoration (RnR) and Contracts/Admin Divisions. This role is instrumental in achieving the Universitys goals and objectives in alignment with the Campus Vibrancy Masterplan.

With his/her Civil and Structural engineering background the candidate will play a key role in reviewing all matters pertaining to civil & structural works or concerns for the entire ODFM.

Responsibilities:

Projects Division Leadership

Design & Development Oversight:
- Spearhead the review of design requirements for new buildings/facilities and redevelopment projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine design requirements.
- Authorize preliminary cost estimations for budget comparisons.

Project Execution:
- Direct project management for new buildings/facilities and redevelopment initiatives.
- Supervise consultants to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Define project timelines and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee budget control and cash flow management.
- Lead the construction tender process and approve contract awards.
- Govern contractors to ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards.
- Mandate supervision by qualified personnel and supervisory staff.
- Report to senior management on the status and condition of facilities.

Budget & Schedule Oversight:
- Monitor and update the overall development budget and project schedule.
- Partner with the Finance department to review and secure development budgets.
- Develop and present budgetary factsheets for accurate budget allocation.
- Strategize and plan master programs for development projects.
- Forecast and manage short-term and long-term cash flow.
- Report to senior management on budget and expenditure status for NTU-funded projects.

Strategic Division Contributions:
- Foster collaborations and partnerships with external agencies.
- Oversee Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) inspection term contracts.
- Direct development planning and land use management.
- Lead the Campus Vibrancy Masterplan through infrastructure planning and implementation.

Renovation & Redecoration (RnR) Division Leadership

RnR Strategy:
- Lead the assessment of renovation requirements for existing spaces and facilities.
- Engage with stakeholders to define and refine renovation needs.
- Review cost estimations for budget applications.

RnR Execution:
- Oversee the management of renovation projects.
- Guide consultants to ensure renovation designs meet specifications.
- Establish and enforce timelines and milestones for project completion.
- Control budgets and manage cash flow for renovation projects.
- Direct the construction tender process and authorize contract awards.
- Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards.
- Mandate supervision by qualified personnel and supervisory staff.

Strategic Division Contributions:
- Lead the Space Management Team overseeing optimization of common and ancillary space usage and land use.
- Administer various term contracts related to renovation works furniture and open-plan systems.
- Oversee term consultancy contracts including Architecture Interior Design Civil & Structural Mechanical & Electrical and Quantity Surveying.
- Manage the Building Resource Unit including building and infrastructure records/plans digitalization and Gross Floor Area (GFA) management.

Contracts/Admin Division Leadership

Central Support Leadership:
- Provide strategic support to all divisions within ODFM.
- Lead cost estimations for development and renovation projects.
- Direct the financial year budgeting exercise in coordination with OFIN.
- Standardize review and approve tender and contract documentation.
- Oversee procurement processes in alignment with NSS procedures.
- Ensure compliance with university policies including legal PDPA and governance policies.
- Prepare and present reports for BOT OAS MOE BCA and NTU (Enterprise Risk Management).
- Manage the departments webpage and ensure effective communication.
- Oversee the asset disposal processes.

Requirements:

A degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or related fields. Registration as a Professional Engineer will be an advantage.
At least 20 years of management experience in the built environment including design consultancy project management or relevant experience in the building & construction industry.
Proven track record in managing construction projects with a minimum value of $50 million across various disciplines.
Experience in managing and maintaining buildings and infrastructure spanning 500000m with an annual budget of $50 million to $60 million.
Strong technical knowledge in civil and structural engineering. Alternatively candidates with mechanical and electrical engineering backgrounds must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of other engineering disciplines and architectural works.
Deep understanding of related disciplines in the built environment including environmental sustainability architectural works interior design external works roads and drainage project/contract/safety management cost estimation and infrastructure and building maintenance.
Experience with soft services management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Significant hands-on experience in addressing built environment issues and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Strong managerial interpersonal and organizational abilities.
Proven ability to manage teams deliver impactful presentations and excel in communication.
Demonstrated tenacity in tackling challenges and handling ambiguity.
Ability to manage diverse viewpoints and achieve consensus through open discussions.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Required Experience:

Chief

Deputy Chief Development & Facilities Management Officer The Deputy Chief Development & Facilities Management Officer (DFMO) will assist the Chief DFMO in the day-to-day operations of the Department. He/She will be responsible for the strategic oversight and direction of the Projects Renovation & Re...

Deputy Chief Development & Facilities Management Officer

With his/her Civil and Structural engineering background the candidate will play a key role in reviewing all matters pertaining to civil & structural works or concerns for the entire ODFM.

Responsibilities:

Projects Division Leadership

Design & Development Oversight:
- Spearhead the review of design requirements for new buildings/facilities and redevelopment projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine design requirements.
- Authorize preliminary cost estimations for budget comparisons.

Project Execution:
- Direct project management for new buildings/facilities and redevelopment initiatives.
- Supervise consultants to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Define project timelines and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee budget control and cash flow management.
- Lead the construction tender process and approve contract awards.
- Govern contractors to ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards.
- Mandate supervision by qualified personnel and supervisory staff.
- Report to senior management on the status and condition of facilities.

Budget & Schedule Oversight:
- Monitor and update the overall development budget and project schedule.
- Partner with the Finance department to review and secure development budgets.
- Develop and present budgetary factsheets for accurate budget allocation.
- Strategize and plan master programs for development projects.
- Forecast and manage short-term and long-term cash flow.
- Report to senior management on budget and expenditure status for NTU-funded projects.

Strategic Division Contributions:
- Foster collaborations and partnerships with external agencies.
- Oversee Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) inspection term contracts.
- Direct development planning and land use management.
- Lead the Campus Vibrancy Masterplan through infrastructure planning and implementation.

Renovation & Redecoration (RnR) Division Leadership

RnR Strategy:
- Lead the assessment of renovation requirements for existing spaces and facilities.
- Engage with stakeholders to define and refine renovation needs.
- Review cost estimations for budget applications.

RnR Execution:
- Oversee the management of renovation projects.
- Guide consultants to ensure renovation designs meet specifications.
- Establish and enforce timelines and milestones for project completion.
- Control budgets and manage cash flow for renovation projects.
- Direct the construction tender process and authorize contract awards.
- Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards.
- Mandate supervision by qualified personnel and supervisory staff.

Strategic Division Contributions:
- Lead the Space Management Team overseeing optimization of common and ancillary space usage and land use.
- Administer various term contracts related to renovation works furniture and open-plan systems.
- Oversee term consultancy contracts including Architecture Interior Design Civil & Structural Mechanical & Electrical and Quantity Surveying.
- Manage the Building Resource Unit including building and infrastructure records/plans digitalization and Gross Floor Area (GFA) management.

Contracts/Admin Division Leadership

Central Support Leadership:
- Provide strategic support to all divisions within ODFM.
- Lead cost estimations for development and renovation projects.
- Direct the financial year budgeting exercise in coordination with OFIN.
- Standardize review and approve tender and contract documentation.
- Oversee procurement processes in alignment with NSS procedures.
- Ensure compliance with university policies including legal PDPA and governance policies.
- Prepare and present reports for BOT OAS MOE BCA and NTU (Enterprise Risk Management).
- Manage the departments webpage and ensure effective communication.
- Oversee the asset disposal processes.

Requirements:

A degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or related fields. Registration as a Professional Engineer will be an advantage.
At least 20 years of management experience in the built environment including design consultancy project management or relevant experience in the building & construction industry.
Proven track record in managing construction projects with a minimum value of $50 million across various disciplines.
Experience in managing and maintaining buildings and infrastructure spanning 500000m with an annual budget of $50 million to $60 million.
Strong technical knowledge in civil and structural engineering. Alternatively candidates with mechanical and electrical engineering backgrounds must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of other engineering disciplines and architectural works.
Deep understanding of related disciplines in the built environment including environmental sustainability architectural works interior design external works roads and drainage project/contract/safety management cost estimation and infrastructure and building maintenance.
Experience with soft services management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Significant hands-on experience in addressing built environment issues and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Strong managerial interpersonal and organizational abilities.
Proven ability to manage teams deliver impactful presentations and excel in communication.
Demonstrated tenacity in tackling challenges and handling ambiguity.
Ability to manage diverse viewpoints and achieve consensus through open discussions.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Required Experience:

Chief

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