MANAGER, PROJECT (MEP)

• Location: Woodlands
• Role requires flexibility to support project schedules, including extended hours and shift work where operationally required.

Job Description:

• Overall responsible for the planning, execution, coordination and completion of MEP works for semiconductor wafer fabrication and high-spec cleanroom construction projects.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary MEP teams covering HVAC, exhaust, process cooling water (PCW), chilled water, CDA, vacuum, gas, fire protection and other utility systems.
• Accountable for project cost, schedule, quality, safety performance and contractual compliance.
• Act as primary point of contact with client, consultants and key stakeholders on all MEP matters.
• Lead project planning including budget control, manpower planning, procurement strategy, and construction sequencing.
• Oversee design coordination and ensure timely issuance of Design Review (DR), IFC drawings and shop drawing approvals.
• Drive BIM coordination and ensure clash-free integrated services prior to construction.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedule and implement recovery plans where required.
• Lead subcontractor management including tender evaluation, award recommendation, performance monitoring and variation negotiation.
• Review and manage contractual matters including VO, claims, EOT submissions and commercial risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom ISO requirements, regulatory standards, local authority requirements and client specifications.
• Oversee installation, testing & commissioning (T&C), system integration and final client handover.
• Lead and participate in coordination meetings, technical workshops and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, quality control standards and company governance.
• Prepare management reports and present project status to senior management and client representatives.
• Lead project close-out including authority approvals, as-built documentation and O&M submission.
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in MEP construction, with substantial experience in semiconductor or cleanroom projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale industrial or wafer fabrication construction projects with full project lifecycle responsibility.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, process utilities, fire protection and cleanroom systems.
• Familiar with Singapore regulatory requirements, authority coordination and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making capability.
• Proficiency in BIM coordination and engineering software tools.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, suppliers and project counterparts.
• Willingness to work extended hours or shift arrangements where reasonably required to meet project delivery timelines.