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Project Director

Open 20d
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).

Summary

Oversee large civil engineering and infrastructure projects in Singapore, coordinating teams, budgets, and stakeholders to deliver rail, water, or transit projects on time and safely.

Work Location: Changi

Working Hrs: Monday to Friday: 08:00 –18:00; Alternate Saturday: 08:00 –18:00

Job Responsibilities

· Lead and manage large-scale civil engineeringand infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle, includingplanning, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning andproject close-out.

· Develop and monitor project master schedules,budgets, cash flow, resource plans, key milestones and project performancetargets.

· Oversee engineering, procurement andconstruction activities to ensure projects are delivered according to theapproved scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety requirements.

· Coordinate with clients, consultants,contractors, government agencies, joint-venture partners and internaldepartments on project execution and technical matters.

· Review technical proposals, constructionmethodologies, tender documents, contract requirements and project executionplans.

· Manage contractual and commercial matters,including variations, claims, progress payments, cost control and contractcompliance.

· Identify and manage project risks relating todesign, approvals, cost, schedule, construction, safety and stakeholdercoordination.

· Provide leadership and direction tomultidisciplinary project teams and coordinate the performance of relevantfunctional departments.

· Monitor site progress and resolve majortechnical, contractual, operational and coordination issues.

· Ensure all project activities comply withrelevant statutory requirements, approved specifications, quality standards andworkplace safety requirements.

· Prepare regular project reports and providemanagement with updates on project performance, key risks and recommendedcorrective actions.

· Support business development, tender evaluationand project feasibility assessment when required.

· Ensureproper project completion, handover, documentation and close-out.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, hydrostructure or a related discipline.
  • At least 20 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or construction project management.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale Singapore LTA infrastructure projects, preferably involving railways, MRT, water infrastructure, dams, foundation works, Hydro-power Station Project or transit-oriented developments.
  • Experience working on projects in Singapore or other international.
  • Good knowledge of project planning, design management, tendering, contract administration, cost control and construction management.
  • Strong stakeholder management, leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Proven track record in managing core key teams of a minimum of 20 personnel.
  • Able to travel for overseas assignments and work beyond normal working hours when project requirements arise.

Question

1. Are you able to travel on short-term notice for businesstrips?

2. Are youflexible to work beyond normal working hours when required?

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