Job Description

(Senior) Project Director - Large-Scale Commercial & Mixed-Use Developments

We are retained by an established Grade A international contractor in Singapore to appoint a Senior Project Director for major, high-value building developments.

The organisation has a strong track record delivering complex construction projects in Singapore and is continuing to grow its portfolio across commercial, mixed-use and other large-scale building developments.

This is a senior project leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance and successful delivery of major construction projects, from pre-construction and design development through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction across major, complex construction projects.
Develop and drive project execution strategies covering programme, resources, procurement, cost, quality and delivery.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate effectively across consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
Maintain oversight of project budgets, forecasting, cost control, commercial performance and profitability.
Manage major contracts, procurement packages, variations, claims and commercial negotiations.
Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants and relevant authorities.
Identify and manage key project risks, resolving critical delivery issues and ensuring appropriate corrective action.
Drive strong standards across safety, quality, regulatory compliance and project governance.
Lead and develop Project Managers, Construction Managers and wider project teams.
Provide input into tendering, project pursuits and pre-construction planning where required.

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with senior construction professionals who bring:

20+ years of relevant construction and project delivery experience, with substantial experience in Singapore.
A strong track record at Project Director / senior project leadership level on large and complex developments.
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, high-value commercial, mixed-use or comparable building projects.
Strong understanding of the Singapore construction environment and regulatory requirements.
Proven responsibility across project delivery, programme, commercial performance, contracts, risk, safety and quality.
The ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and manage senior-level client and stakeholder relationships.
Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role with a well-established Grade A contractor, overseeing complex, high-value developments and playing a key role in the delivery of its growing Singapore project portfolio.

All discussions will be handled on a strictly confidential basis.

Contact

Dawn Gulanes
EA Personnel No. R1551518
EA Licence No. 18S9419