Project Manager/ Assistant Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects from inception to handover.

• Report directly to Management and provide regular updates on project progress, risks, budgets, and resource requirements.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring project objectives, timelines, and quality standards are achieved.

• Develop, monitor, and update project master programmes, identify critical paths, and implement recovery plans when required.

• Lead project teams, site management staff, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.

• Review project schedules, manpower deployment, procurement plans, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and claims to ensure financial targets and profitability are achieved.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, and relevant stakeholders to resolve technical, contractual, and operational matters.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.

• Conduct regular site visits, project reviews, and progress meetings to identify issues and implement corrective actions.

• Oversee contract administration, tender evaluations, procurement activities, and project documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Mentor and develop project team members, fostering a positive and high-performance working environment.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB) and Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Singapore.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in building construction projects, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership position.

• Proven track record in managing school, nursing home, and factory construction projects locally.

• Experience with main contractor projects will be an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project planning, budgeting, contract administration, and project controls.

• Familiar with local authority requirements, building regulations, and workplace safety regulations.

• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams effectively.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.