Job Summary

The General Manager leads strategic and operational management of the construction business, ensuring project delivery, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and business growth through effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short-term and long-term business plans to drive company growth and operational excellence
Oversee daily operations and management of the construction business to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Lead and monitor multiple construction projects from tender and pre-construction stages through to completion and handover
Ensure projects meet approved schedules, budgets, contractual obligations, and quality standards
Review and optimize project progress, construction programmes, manpower deployment, material needs, and equipment allocation
Monitor and control project budgets, cash flow, profitability, and overall financial performance
Evaluate tender submissions, quotations, project costing, contract terms, and commercial risks to support informed decision-making
Identify potential project delays, operational issues, and commercial risks implement corrective actions to mitigate impact
Manage relationships with clients, developers, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to foster collaboration
Lead contract negotiations, resolve contractual disputes, and oversee variation orders, claims, and payment processes
Ensure compliance with Singapore construction laws, building regulations, employment requirements, and authority guidelines
Implement workplace safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control standards across all projects
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure project teams adhere to company safety policies and statutory requirements
Establish operational procedures, reporting systems, internal controls, and performance standards to enhance efficiency
Recruit, lead, supervise, and develop project directors, managers, engineers, and support staff to build high-performing teams
Conduct regular management and project review meetings to assess progress, cost, quality, safety, and manpower performance
Evaluate performance of employees, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain high standards and accountability
Develop new business opportunities and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
Represent the company at client meetings, tender interviews, authority meetings, and industry events to enhance company profile
Prepare and present operational, financial, and project performance reports to directors or board of management
Perform additional duties as required to support the company's business objectives

Required competencies and certifications

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of relevant construction industry experience, including senior management or leadership roles
Strong knowledge of Singapore construction practices, project management, contracts, tendering, cost control, and regulatory compliance
Proven ability to manage multiple construction projects and lead multidisciplinary teams effectively
Commercial acumen in budgeting, contract negotiation, claims management, and project financial oversight
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant construction or project management software

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Experience in general building, civil engineering, addition and alteration works, or design-and-build projects

Other Information

Require at least 10 years relevant work experiences.