Assistant Construction Manager

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Construction – Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) to lead construction and commissioning for a major Waste-to-Energy/Power Plant project in Singapore.

This site-based role reports to the Deputy Project Director (EICA Construction & T&C) and involves coordinating engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel. The role emphasizes safe, on-time delivery, document review, and close collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Automation Engineering or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience; OR Diploma with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in E&I / EICA construction, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance or project execution within industrial environments.
• Experience in power generation, Waste-to-Energy, chemical, petrochemical, utilities or process plant facilities is advantageous.
• Good understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems used within industrial or power-plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee EICA construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities from execution through project completion and handover.
• Lead and supervise EICA Engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, manpower, resources and site activities to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities for electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems and equipment.
• Prepare and review technical documents, construction methodologies, commissioning procedures, reports and project execution plans.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure site works comply with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements, quality procedures and client specifications.
• Conduct and coordinate site inspections, testing, commissioning and final acceptance activities.
• Work closely with engineering, construction and commissioning teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders and provide regular project updates.
• Investigate EICA equipment failures and operational issues, conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, review and implement Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures for EICA activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors and project personnel comply with project HSE requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of plant/system issues during construction and commissioning.
• Review and improve EICA operating procedures, maintenance practices and work processes where required.
• Mentor and supervise engineers and technical personnel and support their technical development.
• Participate in project meetings, technical reviews, inspections, audits and management reporting.
• Support project and plant operations outside normal working hours when required.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Automation Engineering or related discipline

Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Manager, Construction – E&ICA

Employment Type: 1-Year Contract, with opportunity for conversion to Permanent
Project: Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) – Waste-to-Energy / Power Plant
Location: Tuas Nexus Drive, Singapore
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Work Arrangement: Site-based
Transport: Company shuttle bus services provided from various MRT locations

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Construction – Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (E&ICA) to support the construction, testing and commissioning of a major Waste-to-Energy / Power Plant project in Singapore.

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director (E&ICA Construction & T&C), the successful candidate will lead and coordinate E&ICA construction and commissioning activities while supervising engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee E&ICA construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities from execution through project completion and handover.
• Lead and supervise E&ICA Engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, manpower, resources and site activities to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities for electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems and equipment.
• Prepare and review technical documents, construction methodologies, commissioning procedures, reports and project execution plans.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure site works comply with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements, quality procedures and client specifications.
• Conduct and coordinate site inspections, testing, commissioning and final acceptance activities.
• Work closely with engineering, construction and commissioning teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders and provide regular project updates.
• Investigate E&ICA equipment failures and operational issues, conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, review and implement Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures for E&ICA activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors and project personnel comply with project HSE requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of plant/system issues during construction and commissioning.
• Review and improve E&ICA operating procedures, maintenance practices and work processes where required.
• Mentor and supervise engineers and technical personnel and support their technical development.
• Participate in project meetings, technical reviews, inspections, audits and management reporting.
• Support project and plant operations outside normal working hours when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Automation Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in E&I / E&ICA construction, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance or project execution within industrial environments.
• Experience in power generation, Waste-to-Energy, chemical, petrochemical, utilities or process plant facilities will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems used within industrial or power-plant environments.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA and industrial control systems is preferred.
• Experience managing contractors, engineers, vendors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Good understanding of construction safety, Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and HSE requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple site priorities under tight project schedules.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering/project documentation systems.
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours when required to support critical project or commissioning activities.