Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager (Fire Protection System)

APP ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

APP ENGINEERING PTE LTD is seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver fire protection projects in Singapore. You will oversee design, planning, execution, and ensure compliance with SS fire codes, SCDF regulations, and project budget constraints.

Responsibilities include coordinating with consultants, main contractors, and clients, supervising site engineers, preparing shop drawings and submissions, and driving timely progress while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire protection systems design & execution.
• Experience in M&E contracting projects.
• Proficient with AutoCAD / Revit MEP and hydraulic calculation tools.
• Knowledge of SS codes and SCDF standards.
• Hands-on site testing and commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and calculations for sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, and fire pump systems.
• Design layouts, schematics, and submissions per Singapore Standard fire codes and SCDF regulations.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing using HFC or equivalent.
• Prepare and submit shop drawings and O&M submissions.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, main contractors, and other M&E disciplines.
• Supervise a small team of engineers or site supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and authority requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and submit progress and variation claims.
• Attend site meetings with developers, architects, consultants and main contractors.
• Lead site communications with Site Engineers and Supervisors.
• Control material and labour costs.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma with fire protection experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead and deliver key projects within our organisation. Candidates will be responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, and completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Applicants with relevant experience but at a more junior level may be considered for the role of Assistant Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering design and calculations for sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, and fire pump systems.
• Ability to design layouts, schematics, and technical submissions in compliance with SingaporeStandard (SS) fire codes, SCDF regulations and resolve technical queries.
• Added advantage to perform full hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing using tools such as HFC, etc.
• Prepare and submit shop drawings, as-built drawings, O&M submissions.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, main contractors and other M&E disciplines on design and technical issues.
• Supervise a small team of engineers or site supervisors for fire protection systems related matters.
• Ensure project work is executed in compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and authority requirements.
• To monitor and follow up on construction progress, to submit progress claims and variation claims till closing of final account
• To attend site meetings with Developers, Architects, Consultants & Main contractors
• Ensure job are carried out with compliance to safety guideline
• To lead and communicate with our Site Engineer and Site Supervisor.
• Controlling the cost of the materials and labour.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• Diploma will be considered only if possess strong fire protection design experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Fire Protection Systems design & execution within M&E contracting projects.
• Preferred proficient in AutoCAD / Revit MEP and hydraulic calculation software (HFC or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Standard (SS) codes and SCDF standards.
• Track record hands on site experience completewith testing and commissioning with sprinkler, hydrant, dry riser, wet risers, hose reel, fire alarm systems, etc.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively withconsultants, main contractors, clients and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.