Job Description

What the role is:As a Senior Assistant Director/ Deputy Director, Contracts in the Infrastructure and Facility Services Division, you will lead a dynamic team that provides contract and procurement support in the development of school campuses.What you will be working on:

• Conduct procurement of consultancy and construction services, develop guidelines and provide advice to the department in this area \xe2\x80\xa2 Review the costs for school development projects to ensure proposed budgets and expenditure for construction are value for money \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop effective and efficient processes to ensure all contracts are properly administered by the department, including overseeing a team of contract managers to assess variation costs, verify work done on-site, assess progress claims and finalise accounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Engage schools, project teams, industry partners and other stakeholders to facilitate good communication and understanding of contract and procurement policies and procedures

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in quantity surveying or related disciplines with at least 3 years of working experiences in a leadership position \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement and quantity surveying in the building and construction industry \xe2\x80\xa2 A dynamic and innovative individual, with strong leadership, communication and analytical skills In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.

About Ministry of Education:The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.

Ministry of Education