Project Manager (Mechanical/ Clean/ Renewable Energy/ Sustainability/Building)

The core mission is to keep the hydronic cooling project moving from research design through to testbed deployment and validated results. Day to day, that means supporting SBE projects with R&D work, technology evaluation, project coordination and stakeholder interfacing, often as the person connecting the research team, industry partners and external parties. A second responsibility area is technical deployment: setting up testbeds and instrumentation, overseeing hardware and software systems used for testing, and conducting analysis and performance assessment once data starts coming in. You would also lead preparation and submission of project and test reports, and assist with technical publications where the research produces publishable results. On the coordination side, the role covers procurement, progress tracking, KPI reporting and organising project or industry workshops, seminars and outreach. The overarching goal is to make sure the project delivers demonstrable, well documented outcomes that industry partners can build on, rather than stopping at lab-scale findings.

The role offers deep exposure to sustainable hydronic cooling and green building technology in a live testbed setting. You would likely build practical skills in test instrumentation, performance assessment, energy measurement and verification, and possibly PLC programming, IoT or cloud-based monitoring depending on the project setup. Because the position sits inside ERI@N, there is access to a wider research environment covering building energy modelling, thermal energy storage and data-driven building control. Working alongside researchers and industry partners could also develop your familiarity with tools such as Modelica or Dymola and with the realities of deploying technology at district or building scale. On the professional side, the coordination duties provide training in stakeholder management, procurement, KPI tracking and workshop organisation. For someone aiming at a career in built environment sustainability, the combination of technical validation experience and multi-party project delivery is likely to be a strong foundation, including for future work with green building accreditation schemes.

The stated baseline is a master's degree in engineering, covering mechanical, clean or renewable energy, sustainability or building related fields, or sustainable buildings design. On top of that, the posting prefers at least two years of experience in sustainable design or analysis for the built environment, Green Mark or LEED projects, and M&E construction and development. Technical fluency matters: MS Office, PLC programming, IoT or cloud development, and Modelica, Dymola or energy modelling software are all named. Familiarity with district-level cooling, HVAC, green building technology, sustainable building design and energy measurement and verification would strengthen an application, as would knowledge of test instrumentation and sustainability standards or green building accreditations. The soft skills profile is equally specific. The team wants someone very hands-on who will take on non-routine tasks, communicate well in writing and in person, manage multiple stakeholders and work to tight deadlines. A positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in a team round out the picture.

Tailor your application around hydronic cooling and testbed delivery rather than sustainability in general. If you have worked on HVAC, district cooling, chilled water systems or building energy measurement, make that concrete: what system, what scale, what your role was and what result was measured. Mention your experience with Green Mark or LEED projects and M&E construction explicitly if you have it, since the posting names them. On the technical side, list the tools you actually use, such as Modelica or Dymola, energy modelling software, PLC programming, IoT or cloud platforms, and test instrumentation. Because the team values hands-on ability, a short note about a time you installed, commissioned or troubleshot equipment will carry more weight than a general claim of being practical. The same applies to stakeholder work: give an example of coordinating industry partners, vendors or funding agencies. In a cover letter, connect your motivation to the SBE agenda at ERI@N, tropical building decarbonisation and the translation of research into deployable technology. Show that you understand the difference between a lab experiment and a working testbed. Keep it specific and modest in tone, and be ready at interview to discuss project coordination mechanics such as procurement, KPI tracking and reporting.

The sustainability focus is concentrated on the built environment, specifically sustainable hydronic cooling systems. That means the role likely contributes to reducing cooling energy demand and improving system efficiency in tropical buildings, which is one of the largest sources of energy use in Singapore. The work is close to applied research on HVAC, thermal energy storage and data-driven building control, so it feeds directly into decarbonisation strategies for real estates. Because ERI@N works with industry partners and testbeds, the role also touches the deployment side of green building technology, including how systems perform under real operating conditions and how that performance is measured and verified. If the project connects to Green Mark, LEED or similar frameworks, part of the focus could be generating evidence that supports certification or retrofit decisions. The broader institutional angle is that NTU is both a university and a large estate operator, so research outputs can inform campus-level energy management as well as external projects. The role is unlikely to involve corporate ESG reporting or supply chain topics; its sustainability contribution is technical and project based.

One likely challenge is the gap between research timelines and industry timelines. Testbed deployment depends on site readiness, partner decisions and equipment delivery, none of which the project manager fully controls, so keeping KPIs and reporting on track can require persistent follow-up and expectation management. Another is the technical breadth. The role spans hydronic cooling, HVAC, instrumentation, PLC programming, IoT and energy modelling, and it expects hands-on work when something needs to be installed, checked or fixed. A candidate strong in project coordination but weak in the physical systems, or vice versa, may find parts of the job stretching. Stakeholder complexity adds a third layer. You are working with internal management, external funding agencies, collaborators and industry partners, often under tight timelines and with only shortlisted candidates notified, which suggests a competitive environment. Balancing detailed engineering work with reporting, procurement and workshop organisation calls for strong prioritisation.

No two days look identical, but a large share of the time is likely spent moving between the testbed and the desk. That could mean checking instrumentation readings, troubleshooting a hydronic cooling loop or control system with technicians or students, and then translating the results into performance data, progress notes or a section of a report. Procurement follow-ups, KPI updates and scheduling are steady background tasks. A significant portion of the week is probably coordination: meetings with SBE colleagues, check-ins with industry partners on site access or installation, and exchanges with external collaborators or funding agencies. You may also prepare slides or run a working session when a decision needs several parties in the room. Periods of intense testbed activity, for example during commissioning or a measurement campaign, will look very different from quieter phases focused on analysis, writing and workshop planning. The role seems to reward people who can switch between physical work and documentation without losing the thread.

Within ERI@N, successful delivery of a visible testbed project could open routes to larger programme roles or to leading related projects in the SBE portfolio. The institute runs multiple interdisciplinary programmes and living labs, so lateral moves into adjacent energy or built environment research areas are plausible for someone who performs well. The role also builds a portfolio that travels beyond academia. Experience with hydronic cooling deployment, measurement and verification, and industry-facing testbeds is relevant to engineering consultancies, building owners, technology vendors and sustainability teams in real estate. Technical publications and conference exposure, if they materialise, add further credibility. Growth here likely depends on how much you shape the role. Taking ownership of KPI tracking, partner relationships and workshop delivery gives you visible project leadership experience, while deepening a specialism such as building control, thermal systems or energy modelling can position you for more senior technical or programme management positions later.

The closest working relationships are inside the SBE team at ERI@N, including researchers, engineers and likely students involved in the project. You would also interact with other ERI@N programmes and NTU units that support procurement, facilities or research administration. Externally, the role names industry partners prominently, along with project partners and funding agencies. These interactions range from management-level discussions about project direction to working-level sessions on installation, site access and testbed operations. Because the job includes workshops and outreach, you may also deal with seminar participants, technology providers and professional networks. The nature of these relationships is collaborative but accountability-heavy: you are often the person expected to align different parties on timelines, deliverables and technical decisions, and to represent the project in presentations or guided discussions.