NTU
Director,Projects
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“Director, Projects at NTU. Skills: project management, leadership, stakeholder management. Lead end-to-end management of capital projects. Provide strategic direction in project planning”
What You'll Achieve.
projects delivered on time; projects delivered within scope; projects delivered within budget; optimize space utilisation; smooth integration with national infrastructure projects; deliver outcomes that support NTU’s academic and operational goals
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, At least 20 years of management experience in the built environment, track record in leading large-scale construction projects (S$50 million and above), knowledge of engineering principles, knowledge of regulatory requirements, knowledge of workplace safety, knowledge of sustainability practices relevant to campus development, Proven leadership skills, ability to manage diverse teams, ability to engage senior stakeholders, ability to coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary projects, Familiarity with business development activities, Familiarity with opportunity assessment, Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, communication abilities, problem-solving abilities, organizational abilities, proficiency in project management tools, proficiency in Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Registration as a Professional Architect or Engineer
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end management of capital projects
Provide strategic direction in project planning
Provide strategic direction in design governance
Provide strategic direction in contract management
Provide strategic direction in procurement management
Provide strategic direction in budgetary oversight
Oversee campus land-use planning
Oversee real estate development initiatives
Direct coordination with government agencies
Foster a culture of safety and compliance
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team
Lead business development efforts
Assess new project opportunities
Conduct feasibility studies
Support fundraising initiatives
Support partnership initiatives
Ensure rigorous contract administration
Ensure rigorous risk management
Ensure rigorous quality assurance practices
Prepare project reports
Present project reports
Prepare risk assessments
Present risk assessments
Prepare financial updates
Present financial updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with academic units; Collaborate with external consultants; Coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary projects; Engage senior stakeholders; Manage diverse teams; Manage project professionals; Manage consultants; Manage contractors
Communication Scope
communication abilities; present comprehensive project reports; present risk assessments; present financial updates
Process & Methodology
end-to-end management of large-scale capital projects, project planning, design governance, contract management, procurement management, budgetary oversight, contract administration, risk management, quality assurance, project lifecycle management
Full Job Description
**Director, Projects** The Development & Facilities Management Office (DFMO) at NTU invites applications for the role of Director, Projects. As the senior-most leader within the Project Division, the Director will oversee the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of NTU’s major capital developments, infrastructure projects, and campus enhancement initiatives. This role is critical in shaping NTU’s built environment in support of its mission to provide a world-class education and research ecosystem. **Job Responsibilities** * Lead the end-to-end management of large-scale capital projects, including new buildings, major redevelopments, and complex additions & alterations (A&A), as well as Renovation & Redecoration (R&R) works. * Provide strategic direction in project planning, design governance, contract and procurement management, and budgetary oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget. * Oversee campus land-use planning and real estate development initiatives to optimize space utilisation aligned with NTU’s long-term strategic objectives. * Direct coordination and engagement with government agencies (e.g., LTA, PUB, SCDF) on infrastructure works affecting NTU land, ensuring smooth integration with national infrastructure projects. * Foster a culture of safety and compliance by leading workplace safety and health (WSH) initiatives across all project activities. * Manage and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team of project professionals, consultants, and contractors. * Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, academic units, and external consultants to balance competing priorities and deliver outcomes that support NTU’s academic and operational goals. * Lead business development efforts by assessing new project opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, and supporting fundraising or partnership initiatives related to campus development. * Ensure rigorous contract administration, risk management, and quality
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