Project Manager (Construction)

Position: Project Manager

Location: Singapore

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven experience in the Singapore construction industry. The candidate must have strong capabilities in project execution, commercial management, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from commencement to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and required quality standards.
• Plan and monitor project schedules, resources, procurement, and construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and overall profitability.
• Manage contracts, variation orders, progress claims, extension-of-time claims, and final accounts.
• Identify project delays, cost overruns, and commercial risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for delayed or loss-making projects.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and control project expenditure.
• Conduct regular project progress and commercial reviews and report performance to management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Singapore construction regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure proper project close-out and final handover.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Singapore construction industry, including project management experience.
• Must have started their career as a Quantity Surveyor and subsequently progressed into project management.
• Proven experience in project costing, budgeting, cost forecasting, contract administration, variation claims, and subcontract management.
• Experience in managing project delays, cost overruns, and recovery plans.

Required Skills

• Strong commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, claims, and variations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage project execution while protecting project profitability.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and project scheduling tools.

Key Expectations

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Maintain effective control over project costs and profitability.
• Identify and resolve project and commercial issues promptly.
• Ensure timely recovery of contractual claims and variations.
• Take ownership of project performance and implement corrective actions where required.

Reporting To

General Manager