Senior Campus Master Planner - Data-Driven & Strategic

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Job Description Senior Manager / Associate Director (Campus Planning) University-Level Unit: University Campus Infrastructure Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Corporate Admin Section Employee Category: Executive & Administrative Location: Kent Ridge Campus Posted On: 15/06/2026 Job Description This senior role is designed for a dynamic leader who is as comfortable authoring a 10-year campus master plan as they are rolling up their sleeves to analyze a space utilisation dataset. You will be a pivotal leader in stewarding the physical evolution of the campus, bridginghigh-level institutional goals and the practical realities of land use, capital budgeting, and space allocation. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on mentality, capable of driving complex projects from conception to completion while managing diverse stakeholder expectations. 1) Strategic Campus & Master Planning

• Lead the alignment and evolution of campus master plans, ensuring they support long-term academic and research ambitions.
• Conduct in-depth analysesof demand-supply dynamics and institutional growth to recommend strategic land use, building sites, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Champion sustainability, accessibility, and connectivity in all planning initiatives, preparing robust business cases and feasibility studies for capital projects.

2) Data-Driven Space Management & Optimisation

• Execute comprehensive space utilisation reviews and audits using a full suite of tools (sensors, booking data, Wi-Fi analytics) to uncover actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain analytics dashboards to track key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for consolidation, right-sizing, and improved efficiency.
• Establish and oversee data governance protocols, policies, and standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our campus space inventory (Archibus).

3) Stakeholder Partnership

• Translate user requirements into detailed space programs and project briefs, serving as the key liaison between academic/research units and project delivery teams.
• Partner with project managers to ensure new builds and renovations are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with data-backed design standards.
• Lead change management initiatives related to space reallocations, skillfully managing stakeholder communications and expectations.

4) Systems & Technology Leadership

• Champion the integration and optimisation of our core planning systems, particularly AutoCAD and Archibus, to ensure data integrity and interoperability.
• Collaborate closely with IT, and other corporate functions to present cohesive, data-informed recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.

Qualifications Qualifications & Experience Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Architecture, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Design, or Engineering. Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience; prior experience in an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) and strong analytical capabilities are advantageous. Technical Competencies Proven expertise in planning and design, encompassing environmental sustainability, site design, space planning, and/or engineering principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI); familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit, GIS, and/or BIM tools is preferred. Personal Attributes & Leadership A proactive team player who is self-motivated, organised, and adept at managing multiple priorities to deliver quality outcomes. Demonstrated leadership capability with strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder influencing skills. More Information Location: Kent Ridge Campus Organization: University Campus Infrastructure Department : Corporate Admin Section Employee Referral Eligible: Yes Job requisition ID : 28303 Req ID: 28303 Legal Branding guidelines Contact us Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. © National University of Singapore. All Rights Reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr National University of Singapore