Assistant IT Manager

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction IT firm in Singapore is looking for an IT Manager to oversee the organization’s IT infrastructure and lead the implementation of construction-related systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of IT experience, preferably in the construction sector, with strong skills in networking, cloud services, and policy development. This role includes managing IT operations, vendor relationships, and ensuring cybersecurity standards, with a proactive approach to using technology to enhance project efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IT experience; prior experience in construction or engineering preferred.
• Expertise in networking (Cisco, Fortinet, VPN, wireless), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and cybersecurity is preferred.
• Proficiency with cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, or AWS).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure and ensure system availability.
• Lead implementation of construction-related systems.
• Supervise daily IT operations and helpdesk services.
• Develop and enforce IT policies and cybersecurity standards.
• Oversee IT budgeting and vendor management.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies.
• Ensure data backup and disaster recovery measures.
• Collaborate with teams to align IT solutions with objectives.

Skills

Networking expertise

Virtualization skills

Cloud services proficiency

IT policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

VMware

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, network connectivity (LAN/WAN/VPN), and site-based IT systems, ensuring high system availability and reliability across all offices and construction sites.
• Lead implementation and support of construction-related systems (BIM, VDC, VR, project management tools, document control systems, CCTV) and ensure seamless integration with corporate platforms (ERP, HRMS, IFCA).
• Supervise daily IT operations and helpdesk services, providing prompt technical assistance and user training.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and procedures to safeguard corporate data and systems.
• Oversee IT budgeting, vendor management, and service-level agreements for hardware, software, and network services.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies that improve construction project efficiency, field reporting, and collaboration.
• Ensure regular system maintenance, data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity measures.
• Collaborate with project teams and department heads to align IT solutions with operational objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT experience; prior experience in construction or engineering preferred.
• Expertise in networking (Cisco, Fortinet, VPN, wireless), virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and cybersecurity is preferred.
• Proficiency with cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, or AWS).

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