Job Description

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Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

A high‑impact Senior Project Manager who drives complex construction, pre-opening, and property opening phases and infrastructure‑focused IT projects from concept to completion. Known for turning ambiguity into structured plans, optimizing budgets, and navigating regulatory requirements with confidence. Brings sharp technical insight to design reviews, vendor management, and proactively manages risks before they become roadblocks. A strong communicator who aligns stakeholders, accelerates decision‑making, and leads teams with clarity, energy, and accountability—all to deliver projects on time, on budget, and fully compliant.

Job Responsibilities

Project / Program Initiation & Planning

• Lead the initiation phase by defining clear project scope, objectives, goals, and success criteria.
• Develop comprehensive program and project plans, including work breakdown structures, detailed schedules, interdependency mapping, and resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain a robust risk register, identifying constraints, assumptions, and critical path items to ensure proactive planning and execution.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment across stakeholders, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates and project budgets, incorporating materials, labor, equipment, and contingency planning.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews to track actual spend versus budget; analyze any variances and provide clear justification supported by data.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies for cost overruns and ensure financial transparency through regular reporting to leadership
• Coordinate with Finance to validate forecasts, cash flow requirements, and long-term capital planning.

Regulatory Compliance

• Develop a strong understanding of all relevant local construction, building, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Ensure all project activities and deliverables meet compliance standards to avoid delays, legal issues, or safety risks.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure readiness for audits or inspections.

Vendor Engagement Process

• Work closely with Procurement, Legal, and the Data Protection Office to lead and manage the complete bidding and vendor selection process for IT‑related construction or infrastructure work.
• Develop RFPs/RFQs, evaluate vendor submissions, conduct due diligence, and assess technical compliance.
• Support contract negotiations, ensuring clarity in scope, service levels, deliverables, pricing, and data protection requirements.
• Draft or review contracts and subcontracts to safeguard project, cost, and regulatory interests.

Design & Document Review

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and technical partners to review construction drawings, blueprints, designs, and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify discrepancies or coordination issues early and facilitate design clarifications or revisions with the design team.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with project scope, regulatory requirements, and design intent.

Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks, including schedule delays, long-lead items, design conflicts, and supply chain constraints—and document them in the risk register.
• Develop and implement mitigation and contingency strategies to minimize project disruption.
• Continuously monitor evolving risks throughout the project lifecycle and maintain escalation pathways where required.

Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain clear, consistent, and timely communication with project stakeholders including owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and consultants.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, issues, and budget status through structured reporting and governance meetings.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination to ensure alignment and resolve gaps or misunderstandings promptly.

Leadership and Problem Solving

• Manage assigned project teams and resources, ensuring clarity in responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts during unexpected challenges, making informed decisions to keep the project on track.
• Foster a collaborative working environment, resolve conflicts, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior project staff where applicable.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or an equivalent credential is preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of Experience managing hospitality technology deployments for new development, covering infrastructure, core applications, integrations, and post‑opening support
• Proven experience in property pre-opening, preferably in hospitality.
• Hands‑on experience using project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and cost estimation software.

Other Prerequisites

• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and construction documentation.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, building systems, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities — you know how to inspire and align diverse teams.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, operational SOPs, and brand compliance standards.
• A solutions-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.