Founding Managing Director

Founding Managing Director

Company: MS Patterns Pte Ltd

Location: Singapore

Industry: General Contracting, Custom Installations, Interior Fit-Out & Project Management

About Us:

MS Patterns Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based general contracting and end-to-end project management firm specializing in custom commercial and educational build-outs. Built on agile execution, high engineering standards, and robust site safety, we partner with premier brands, institutions, and property managers.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, highly-driven Founding Managing Director to build and scale MS Patterns Pte Ltd from its foundational stage. Working in partnership with the Founders/Board, you will act as the operational and strategic architect of the business-building the core team from the ground up, establishing scalable operational frameworks, and driving commercial expansion across Singapore's built environment sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

. Core Team Building & Recruitment: Directly source, recruit, and mentor the foundational team, including Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Quantity Surveyors, and Design/Production Specialists.

. Operational Infrastructure & SOPs: Establish end-to-end operational workflows, from initial client tendering and project costing to site execution, quality control, and safety protocols (MOM/BizSAFE).

. Strategic Leadership & Full P&L Ownership: Own the business P&L drive financial forecasting, budget allocation, working capital management, and gross margin optimization.

. Business Development & Ecosystem Building: Leverage existing networks and forge new relationships with event agencies, commercial tenants, managing agents (MCSTs), architects, and sub-contractors.

. Contractual & Commercial Risk Management: Lead high-stakes project negotiations, contract structuring, supply chain procurement, and regulatory compliance (BCA/MOM guidelines).

. Company Culture & Vision: Foster a high-accountability, safety-first, and client-centric team culture.

Requirements:

. 10-15+ years of hands-on experience in Singapore's Design & Build, Fit-Out, Event Infrastructure, or General Contracting sectors, with 5+ years in senior leadership.

. Proven track record of assembling, leading, and retaining high-performing project and site management teams.

. Entrepreneurial mindset with experience establishing operational SOPs, vendor networks, and project management systems from scratch.

. Deep network of client contacts, sub-contractors, suppliers, and prospective talent in Singapore.

. Thorough understanding of local regulatory frameworks (BCA, MOM, WSH, GeBIZ bidding).

. Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.

What We Offer:

. Executive base salary with competitive profit share.

. Meaningful founding equity / equity-like upside (ESOP) tied to performance

. Full autonomy to shape company strategy, brand identity, team composition, and market positioning.