JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for developing a potential pipeline of real estate to meet A*STAR's future space needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Planning & Supply Pipeline Development
Formulates a pipeline of real estate options to support A*STAR?s future space needs in the area of Biosafety Level 2/Chemistry labs, Data Centers and Manufacturing Labs, taking into consideration future of work space and emerging industry sectors, with emphasis on sustainability. This includes liaison with real estate companies/consultancy firms and research performers in Singapore to understand space availability over a time horizon of 5-10 years.
Supply Matching and Stakeholders Management
Collaborates with stakeholders, including end-users, facility teams and research planning departments to match space demands to A*STAR prevailing leased space or explore alternatives, to enable timely execution of research activities. This entails having a good understanding of the infrastructure specifications and configuration of each space and its ability to meet the intended requirements and operations, including regulatory compliance.
Tenancy management
Coordinates, negotiates and establishes or renews tenancy for A*STAR spaces, considering various factors, such as terms and conditions offered and overall cost competitiveness. Serves as contract manager for various A*STAR tenancies.
REQUIREMENTS
· Background in Civil Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer, with minimum 5 to 8 years relevant experience in the real estate consultancy/marketing. Experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.
· Possess good leadership skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams
· Confident to communicate at all levels and able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.
· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.
