Manager, Project Services

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager for Project Services to oversee tender preparations and manage various construction projects. The ideal candidate has a background in project management or civil engineering, possesses strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and is adept at problem-solving in dynamic environments. Responsibilities include managing contractors and ensuring timely project completion while maintaining budgetary controls. A Class 3 driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Background in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Building.
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in dynamic site works or project management.
• Meticulous, performance-driven with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tender preparation and management for assigned projects.
• Manage projects involving demolition, reinstatement, and restoration works.
• Consult with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop on-site improvement plans.
• Monitor budget projection and process payments for claims.
• Ensure project timelines are met and resolve onsite issues.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

What the role is

Assistant Manager/ Manager, Project Services (Contract and Project Management)

What you will be working on

• Oversee the pre and post tender preparation works for appointment of consultants and contractors for demolition and reinstatement works and/or restoration works, A&A works, building repair works, Periodic Structural Inspection regime or any other assigned project works, including conducting tender briefing/site show round, address tenderers’ queries, tender evaluation and seeking approval for recommendation of award.
  
• Carry out project management of projects involving demolition and reinstatement works and/or restoration works, A&A works, building repair works, Periodic Structural Inspection regime or any other assigned project works, including oversee consultants’ and contractor’s works progress and operations
  
• Manage and consult regulatory authorities, utilities service providers and liaison with relevant stakeholders.
  
• Develop and evaluate options including time management for the project and proposed the allocation of resources.
  
• Identify potential risks, root causes and develop improvement plans on site.
  
• Review and ensure contractors fulfil contractual obligations, and justify submitted contract variations.
  
• Responsible for the budgetary projection, actual expenditure, verification and processing payment for progress claims, and final account.
  
• Ensure project is kept on schedule including supervision of work progress on site, resolve ground issues with contractors and relevant stakeholders, conduct progress meeting, facilitate handing over of sites to relevant parties after completion of works and managing defects liability period.
  
• Conduct regular meetings and inspections at site with site staff, contractors and also stakeholders.
  
• Prepare and submit detailed reports, slides, spreadsheet presentation for management update on the project progress, challenges, cash flow utilisation, etc.
  
• Ensuring the record of daily sites activities are documented and kept in order.
  
• Carry out any other assigned projects, assignments etc.

What we are looking for

• Background in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building.
• Possession of aClass 3 driving license would be preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in problem solving and adaptability for dynamic site works.
• Experience in dynamic site works (including earthworks) or project management.
• Good written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Meticulous, performance-driven and able to work independently and multi-tasking in a large scale site.
• Experience in civil engineering, demolition and/or earthworks, restoration works would be beneficial.