Job Description

About UWCSEA, established in 1971, is Singapore\'s leading international school, with two campuses located at Dover and Tampines.Role SummaryUWCSEA is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager (PM) to lead the practical management and planning of our exciting campus development project, from January 2025. This role will oversee every stage of the project, ensuring that it is completed safely, within budget, and on time. The PM will play a key role in leading and directing diverse teams, including civil, structural engineers, architects, trade specialists, and resident technical officers, ensuring timely and budget-efficient delivery of project milestones.The PM will act as the client\xe2\x80\x99s representative, building strong relationships with key stakeholders such as project management consultants, quantity surveyors, lead architects, and the main contractor, ensuring seamless collaboration.The ideal candidate will provide critical support to the Director of Campus Development, navigating a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with efficiency and precision.Why Join Us? This is a permanent role within an international school, offering a unique chance to contribute to a meaningful and transformative project that will shape the learning environment for generations of students.Main ResponsibilitiesExcellent project management skills including prioritisation, work breakdown structure, scheduling, and documentation.Support the official appointment and management of various consultants and contractors in line with the related project\xe2\x80\x99s scope and specifications.Facilitate the development of cost analysis that includes conceptual estimates prior to design as well as detailed time and materials estimates from design documents. Facilitate the development of pre-bid critical path management schedules with various milestones and task dependabilities.Design management, including review and coordination of consultant documentation and preparation of necessary tender documentation. Support all tender evaluations and recommend the best possible commercial solutions.Closely coordinate the work between various multi-disciplinary team members and ensure full compliance to various technical needs of design and concept as well as design implementation. Close coordination and ensuring effective implementation of the Building Information Modeling System during all critical stages of the project including handover and post-occupancy management.Manage on-site construction activities, including coordination of trades, supervision of workers, and quality control by working very closely with superintendents to plan, organise and direct activities related to core construction with necessary cost-effective methodologies.Support establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of contractual expectations. Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, conflicts and problems that occur on construction sites.Represent the college in project meetings and ensure that all participating members adhere to the college norms of conduct and collaboration. Prepare progress reports, outlining key milestones, constraints and change management plans to deliver on necessary objectives cost, quality and timeAnalyse weekly and monthly critical path management schedules and update various sections of the risk register as necessary. Record and report the findings in order of risk hierarchy and initiate the communication and other related course of action in a time-efficient manner.Work closely with contract administrators to manage the financial aspects of various contracts in order to protect the College\xe2\x80\x99s interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with the contractor. Evaluate progress claims, variations, extensions of time and completion documentation to ensure timely and accurate payments for various contractors.Liaise with local authorities as required to ensure that the works are authorised as the project progresses. Ensure all necessary compliance during various stages of construction with a dedicated focus on Fire Safety and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.Keep abreast of new developments in the construction industry and incorporate innovative ideas into projects where appropriate. Must possess the ability to quickly learn, understand and apply new technologies for project advancements.Responsible for overall tender processes, stakeholder coordination for space allocation(Gross Floor Area) design and concept, running the environment Impact study and all the pre-preparation needs that may arise before the appointment of a formal project management consultancy contract. Upon appointment of PMC, many administrative responsibilities will shift accordingly and they should remain flexible in taking on more practical work on site.Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs with similar levels of responsibility and complexity to the assigned job grade as may be reasonably requested by the line manager and/or the CollegePerson SpecificationsQualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Civil/Structure Engineering or related discipline of construction industry
• Professionals with Civil/Structure engineering and construction management are highly preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of experience (Construction - Management)
• Must be familiar with various project management tools such as microsoft project, Autodesk construction Cloud, BIMS etc
• Experience in a multicultural, multi-linguistic, and multinational work environment
• Deep understanding of local regulations and ability to navigate between inter-agency protocols.
• Proven track record of successfully completing construction projects

Skills and Qualities

• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills: written, spoken and in written correspondence (additional languages are an asset)
• Strong Interpersonal and influencing Skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Attention to detail
• Proactive, resourceful and with the ability to multitask
• Effective Management of resources
• Good understanding of project risks, mitigations and active management.
• Leadership skills, demonstrated by confidence in self and others; ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well; and ability to effectively influence actions and opinions of others.
• Problem solving expertise, demonstrated by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; working with others to solve complex issues.
• Takes ownership for workload and is proactive in approach
• Willingness to work under pressure at times and meet deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills: a good listener with a collaborative management style
• Excellent skills of self-management
• Honesty, integrity, compassion, and an ability to work under pressure
• Ability to develop a sense of community and generate trust with all constituent groups
• Ability to work across a range of digital platforms and adapt and learn new platforms as technology evolves especially in built environment need

ApplicationsKindly make sure to fill out the application form in its entirety. This includes the Cover Letter detailing your motivation and relevant experience for the position. Direct your submission to Mr Kevin Chua, Chief of HR Officer.The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalised group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.

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