Assistant Manager, Infrastructure Development & Facilities (2-Year Contract)

This role is offered on a 2-year contract, with potential for permanent conversion subject to performance.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to drive CDAC’s new centres expansion programme and strengthen facilities and operational readiness across our existing centres. This role will help drive the delivery of new and existing CDAC centres - from planning and design coordination to fit-out, commissioning and handover, while ensuring centres are safe, compliant and ready to support programme delivery.

Job Description

• Support end-to-end delivery of new centre projects and major A&A/fit-out works: planning, coordination, site meetings, documentation, progress tracking, quality checks, handover and defects management.
• Facilitate co-ideation of layout and infrastructure with internal stakeholders and community stakeholders like grassroots, to understand and translate residents, programme and operational needs into practical space/design requirements.
• Coordinate external parties (consultants, contractors, vendors) to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Support procurement and contract administration: scope RFP/tender requirements (consultancy and construction), evaluate quotations, manage variations and contractor performance.
• Track budgets, costs and key risks/issues; prepare clear updates for management decision-making.

• Oversee facilities planning and maintenance across multiple sites (preventive/corrective maintenance, inspections, defect follow-ups and vendor performance).
• Ensure compliance with relevant building requirements, workplace safety and fire safety standards; support audits/inspections and emergency preparedness activities.
• Drive sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives, including documentation/submissions where required.

• Support operational readiness for new centre openings (handover coordination, set-up readiness tracking, issue resolution) so centres can start operations smoothly.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building/Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Facilities Management, Building Services or related discipline.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience across construction/fit-out/A&A project delivery and/or facilities management, with strong coordination and stakeholder management exposure.
• Experience in tendering, quotation evaluation, contract administration, budget/cost tracking and project reporting (QS background welcomed).
• Working knowledge of building services/M&E basics, and workplace/fire safety compliance.
• Proven experience managing community-based centers within HDB developments.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Experience supporting BCA Green Mark processes (certification/recertification and documentation).
• Exposure to sustainability / energy efficiency initiatives in building operations.