DEPUTY / ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Summary
Supports planning, coordination, and on-site execution of building construction projects for a main contractor — reviewing drawings, managing subcontractors, schedules, costs, and safety compliance. Requires a Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
Company Overview
LUM CHANG BUILDING CONTRACTORS PTE LTD is a construction company specializing in managing and executing building projects with a focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.
Job Summary
As a Deputy / Assistant Project Manager, you will support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects, ensuring compliance with contractual, quality, safety, and budget requirements while driving project progress and team performance.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Lead in planning, coordinating, and executing construction works to meet project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget targets
- Collaborate with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities to resolve technical and site-related issues for smooth project delivery
- Review construction drawings and specifications to identify and resolve discrepancies, design conflicts, and constructability issues before work commencement
- Manage subcontractors’ work performance, productivity, and progress to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts
- Plan, forecast, and monitor construction activities by preparing work schedules, conducting daily site coordination meetings, and implementing recovery actions to maintain project timelines
- Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and site logistics to optimize resource utilization during daily construction operations
- Monitor project costs by evaluating variation works, verifying subcontractors’ progress claims, and ensuring work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations
- Provide guidance, supervision, and on-the-job coaching to project team members, monitor their performance, and promote effective teamwork across disciplines
- Ensure construction activities comply with statutory requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations
Required competencies and certifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a main contractor.
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Experience managing deliverables and milestones to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business needs.
- Strong people management skills to coordinate various disciplines and teams on the project.
- Effective problem-solving skills.