A*STAR

Lead Research Officer II , Centre for Strategic Projects & Operations

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 days ago

About the role

AI summarised

Senior project management role focused on planning and delivering laboratory and office space projects for biosciences and medtech R&D facilities. Responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle from requirements gathering through construction delivery, ensuring compliance with building codes and sustainability standards while managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate projects from planning to delivery ensuring accurate preparation and execution of all project activities in accordance with A*STAR long-term space plans
  • Ensure excellent financial, quality and schedule outcomes
  • Lead consolidation and harmonization of different space users' requirements
  • Conduct technical feasibility analysis for all space projects to facilitate decision-making
  • Support overall budget request process and required procurement process
  • Manage construction projects to ensure projects achieve defined scope, quality, budget, safety and time objectives
  • Consolidate and validate all actual design specifications with planning team, consultants and equipment manuals with FM team as part of handover
  • Provide support to FM team at initial stage of operations and DLP
  • Ensure all space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations and industry standards across different locations
  • Collaborate with facility team, stakeholders/users and landlords at each site to understand specific needs and align on objectives
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with operations team, internal/external stakeholders, consultants and contractors

Requirements

  • Possess at least 8 years of relevant experience in construction management and/or asset portfolio management related fields
  • Background in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of construction methods and technologies
  • Knowledge of sustainability design (BCA Green Mark)
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
  • Knowledge of local building-code and construction process
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within fast-paced environment
  • Self-driven and meticulous individual with strong ability to multi-task
  • Good time management skills and ability to deliver results under tight timelines
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and organization skills
  • Confident to communicate at all levels
  • Able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks