Job Description

What the role is:Senior Project Manager (Design & Planning) - Manage planning and design of new and upgrading community club/centre projects including other PA development projects to meet PA\'s objectives, functional requirements and create conducive community spaces for residents to meet and bond to build social capital. Lead the project teams of assigned projects and taskforces for special projects of the Division.1. Job PurposeTo support PA\'s objectives to promote social cohesion and community bonding by creating conducive community spaces for people to meet, interact and bond.2. Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage planning and design of new and upgrading community club/centre projects including other PA development projects to meet PA\'s objectives, functional requirements and create conducive community spaces for residents to meet and bond to build social capital. Lead the project teams of assigned projects and taskforces for special projects of the Division. These include (but is not limited to):

• Master planning of CCs and formulation of design policies and guidelines
• Identification and procurement of PA development sites and compatible co-users.
• Develop and align multiple co-locating partners to project vision in developing synergetic and complementary facilities to meet the needs of residents in complex co-located community projects
• Develop best practices and industry benchmarks for good design and facilities to incorporate in CC design guidelines
• Review design for projects under Design & Planning
• Seek in-principle approval and IAA approval for predevelopment and development funding for community infrastructure building/upgrading programmes and projects.
• Submit MPC approval of sites and URA written permission approval for community infrastructure building/upgrading programmes/projects.
• Procure/appoint Consultants for building/upgrading programmes and projects.
• Procure predevelopment services/works such as topographic and site surveys and soil investigation etc.
• Formulate new typology of community projects, eg. co-location with HDB, shopping mall and other complementary facilities
• Review design of common space at CC and co-located community projects for meaningful interaction of residents.
• Work with PA\'s expertise groups and CO for design innovation to CC facilities
• Identify potentials & areas to further synergise with co-locators through formulation of design brief and areas of co-programming
• Formulate and review guidelines on building designs and standards
• Review designs of building projects and ensure quality in building designs
• Drive the Community Workgroups on Design Briefs for new and upgrading of CCs
• Proposed concept design for minor projects
• Review interior design proposals with consultants and GRLs
• Drive construction productivity

3. Other DutiesOther ad-hoc duties not covered under main responsibilities and duties.

• Other ad-hoc duties assigned by Director (Building).

EducationMinimum - Professional Certification in Architecture or equivalent.ExperienceMinimum - 5 years working experience in related field with good knowledge of architectural design, space planning, building regulations, construction method and building material selection.Desired - As above but more than 7 years experience.Others

• Willing to learn and possess high level of initiatives
• Possess strong command of English language with good written, communication and presentation skills.
• Possess flair in design and able to conceptualise ideas and space planning with presentation drawings.
• Must have strong organisational, conceptualisation and inter-personal skills.
• Able to work independently with good time management and able to multi-tasks.
• Resourceful and work well in teams.
• Knowledge of contract administration and project management
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Revit. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp and rendering software is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Game Changing Technology (such as PPVC, CLT) is an added advantage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract.About People\'s Association:The People\'s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.

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