Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

Reeracoen Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical & Electrical in Singapore. The role involves overseeing M&E engineering works, ensuring quality and safety during project delivery. Candidates must have a minimum diploma in Electrical Engineering, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong coordination skills. Offering competitive salary and benefits including variable bonuses and medical insurance.

Benefits

Variable Bonus

Annual Leave: 15 days

Medical Benefits

Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of expertise in construction planning and equipment installation.
• Experience in building and structural projects like shopping centers and factories.
• Fluent in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Formulate construction plans for MEP works ensuring safety and quality.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules and manage MEP contracts.
• Collaborate with Design Team to ensure compliance with installation standards.

Skills

Construction planning

Equipment installation

Coordination skills

Technical capabilities enhancement

Proactive approach

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

Job title: Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)
Reference ID: 36976
Salary Range: 5,000 - 6,000 SGD

Our client is one of the largest Japanese contractors. The Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical & Electrical is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of M&E engineering works to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in project delivery.

This role reports to the Head of Department.

Overview

Role overview and primary purpose of the position.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the HOD, formulate basic construction plans for MEP works, ensure safety and quality, expand orders and profits, improve productivity, and strengthen the foundation.
• Based on the HOD's policies and strategies, develop execution plans. Through directing their implementation and achieving organizational performance, contribute to realizing the goals set by the HOD.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules incorporating key milestones including Power Turn On, Water Turn On, and Main Equipment Delivery, ensuring alignment with Master schedule requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Design Team (BIM) to coordinate Mechanical & Electrical services integration within BIM platforms and ensure site installation compliance with Coordinated Services Drawings.
• Formulate Testing and Commissioning strategies based on specific project phasing requirements and conduct periodic site audits of T&C activities to ensure quality standards.
• Establish and maintain effective MEP project teams on site through strategic resource allocation and team development initiatives.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive quality control strategies to ensure full compliance with regulatory authorities' and clients' requirements.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to optimize time and resource management for enhanced project efficiency and outcomes.
• Manage MEP contracts with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring contractual compliance and relationship management.
• Finalize engineering designs and solutions through collaborative engagement with clients and consultants, achieving technical and commercial alignment.

Main Roles Include

• Collaborate with related departments to formulate basic construction plans, identify and resolve issues in the construction phase at an early stage, and conduct risk assessments.
• Lead the development and deployment of construction technologies, promote productivity improvement, support construction sites during the period, and perform root cause analysis and recurrence prevention when troubles occur.
• Promote construction front-loading by reflecting production information including productivity improvement methods in design drawings.
• Promote technological development for productivity improvement and deployment to construction sites.
• Guide and train partner companies to improve their technical capabilities and ensure penetration of our company philosophy.

Key Competencies Required

• To solve issues in business execution by reviewing existing processes and systems.
• To coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders through continuous dialogue while showing understanding of their positions and perspectives when necessary for business execution.

Qualifications

• Must
  • Minimum Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • At least 7 years of expertise in construction planning, equipment installation, and related disciplines (design, estimation, procurement, FM).
  • Experience in building and structural projects, including airport A&A/expansion, shopping centers, factories, and office buildings.
  • Fluent in English for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong coordination and collaboration skills with diverse teams.
  • Proactive in enhancing technical capabilities and promoting innovative construction methodologies.
• Advantageous
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proven track record managing equipment installation, preferably as lead in new construction projects.
  • Experience in resolving technical or operational issues through cross-departmental collaboration.

What You Will Receive

• Variable Bonus (Depends on Company & Individual performance)
• Annual Leave: 15 days
• Medical Leave
• Medical Benefit (Capped)
• Medical Insurance