Assistant Project Manager (Residential Project)

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and coordinating the project lifecycle from pre-construction through construction, TOP/CSC, and final handover, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, EHS, and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, and relevant statutory authorities, including BCA, URA, NEA, SCDF, PUB, and SP Group, to facilitate approvals and address regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring project master schedules, construction programmes, resource deployment plans, construction methodologies, and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors and specialist trades to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules.
• Monitor project progress, site productivity, material deliveries, and resource utilisation, highlighting potential delays and issues to the Project Manager for timely resolution.
• Assist in tracking project costs, reviewing progress claims, monitoring variation orders, and preparing monthly progress reports and other project-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, risk assessments, and project safety management procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and coordination meetings to monitor construction progress and resolve architectural, structural, MEP, façade, and finishing-related issues.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Commercial, Technical, M&E, QAQC, and BIM, to ensure smooth project execution and proper documentation control.
• Monitor and follow up on submissions, including shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals, method statements, authority submissions, and other technical documentation.
• Assist in coordinating testing and commissioning (T&C), TOP/CSC requirements, defect rectification, and final project handover.
• Maintain proper records of site activities, progress updates, technical issues, and project correspondence to ensure effective communication and documentation traceability.
• Support the Project Manager in managing client and consultant relationships, resolving site issues, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Identify potential construction risks, coordination conflicts, and programme delays, and recommend practical solutions to the Project Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or a related discipline recognised in Singapore.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in building construction, preferably within a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience in high-rise commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, or other large-scale building projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of Singapore building regulations, codes of practice, BCA requirements, statutory approval processes, and SIA/PSSCOC contract forms.
• Practical experience in structural reinforced concrete works, façade installation, MEP coordination, architectural finishing, and TOP/CSC processes.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project for construction programme monitoring and scheduling.
• Familiarity with BIM platforms, Aconex, and digital project delivery systems will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of construction cost control, progress claims, variation orders, procurement, and subcontract administration.
• Strong coordination, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Able to work independently, make sound site-level decisions, and escalate critical issues to the Project Manager when necessary.
• A Class 3 Singapore Driving Licence is preferred.