Senior / Assistant Director, Project Office, Social Resilience Branch, ACE Group

As a Senior Assistant /Assistant Director in the Project Office, you will lead the strategic development and redevelopment of recreational facilities and spaces for migrant workers, with the primary objective of de-densifying community hotspots and minimising public disamenities. This encompasses managing large-scale multi-year development projects, reinstatement or demolition works, and establishing short-term temporary recreational spaces. The role contributes to ACE’s objectives by supporting the social and recreational needs of migrant workers. Responsibilities • Lead the development of comprehensive project plans for recreational facilities for migrant workers, managing all phases from initial design through to construction • Analyse and distil business and operational requirements against spatial constraints, technical feasibility and budget parameters to determine optimal project scope and design solutions • Translate user needs and business requirements for recreational spaces into detailed specifications for design, construction and operations • Lead a team of officers to project manage the redevelopment projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders (government authorities, consultants, contractors etc) to ensure seamless project execution • Manage budget allocation, monitor expenditure and oversee the contract and financing frameworks throughout the entire project lifecycle • Oversee procurement processes, lead consultant and contractor selection, and ensure contract management compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies. • Proactively identify project derailers and provide concise status updates to senior management with impact assessment and viable alternative solutions to enable swift decision-making. Requirements • Minimum 8 years of work experience in related field, preferably in project management and with at least 5 years’ experience in supervisory role • Excellent written and spoken skills. • Proven track record in stakeholder management; have good interpersonal skills to liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at various levels. • Critical thinking skills to analyse complex and multi-factorial issues. • Able to work independently or as a team, and adaptable to changes