Project Manager (Construction)

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of construction projects within the approved cost, programme, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements.

The role oversees project coordination, resource planning, contract administration, cost performance, risk management and stakeholder engagement. The Project Manager ensures compliance with all applicable statutory, regulatory, contractual and company requirements while maintaining client satisfaction and protecting the Company's reputation.

The Project Manager leads the project team and coordinates closely with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors and suppliers. He or she also drives continuous improvement and the adoption of AI, digitalisation and construction technology in project management and site operations.

The successful candidate must possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, planning and stakeholder-management skills. He or she must be proactive, commercially aware, detail-oriented and able to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities and workstreams. The position requires regular work at project sites (multiple locations across Singapore) and the main office (east region).

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project execution plan, master programme, budget, procurement schedule and resource plan.
• Lead project execution and ensure timely completion within the approved cost, quality, safety and contractual requirements.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from commencement, design development and construction through testing and commissioning, TOP, CSC or other applicable statutory clearances, final handover, defects rectification and defects-liability close-out.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, procurement, variations, claims, cash flow, cost exposure and recovery measures.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve design, technical, contractual and site matters promptly.
• Identify programme, commercial, technical, safety and stakeholder risks, and implement timely mitigation and recovery measures.
• Drive workplace safety, environmental sustainability and the Company's ESG objectives across project activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, contract specifications, approved drawings, quality standards and company procedures.
• Lead quality planning, inspections, testing and commissioning, defect prevention, handover and close-out activities.
• Manage the performance, development, discipline, engagement and welfare of the project team.
• Provide accurate and timely progress, cost, risk and management reports, and maintain complete project records and documentation.
• Build positive client and stakeholder relationships and contribute to the Company's track record, reputation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive the practical adoption of AI, BIM, digital project-management tools and other technologies to improve productivity, coordination, reporting and decision-making.

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or another relevant construction or engineering discipline
• At least five years of relevant construction experience, including a minimum of three years in a project management or project leadership capacity
• Proven experience managing projects through the complete lifecycle, from commencement and construction to testing and commissioning, applicable statutory clearances, final handover, defects rectification, and defects-liability close-out
• Proven experience in new-build, Design-and-Build, infrastructure or M&E-related projects in Singapore
• Experience managing projects of comparable scale, value, complexity or multi-site scope will be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore construction practices, statutory requirements, contract administration, cost control, quality management and workplace safety
• Experience coordinating clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, leadership, planning, commercial and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with BIM, project-planning software, digital project-management platforms and AI-enabled tools will be an advantage.
• Project management professional certification, such as CPAS, PMP or an equivalent qualification, will be an advantage.
• Resourceful, detail-oriented, self-motivated, independent and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Committed to building strong relationships with the project team, consultants, clients and other stakeholders through shared objectives and common goals