Assistant Project Manager (Residential Project)

china harbour (singapore) engineering company pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

china harbour (singapore) engineering company pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale building projects in Singapore.

You will oversee coordination across design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring quality, schedule, EHS, and commercial targets. Responsibilities include managing client and consultant relationships, coordinating with authorities such as BCA, URA, NEA, SCDF, PUB, and SP Group, and driving progress through Primavera P6/MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in building construction, in a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience in high-rise commercial buildings or large-scale projects; familiarity with Singapore regulations.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and coordinating the project lifecycle from pre-construction through construction, TOP/CSC, and final handover, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, EHS, and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, and relevant statutory authorities to facilitate approvals and address regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring project master schedules, construction programmes, resource deployment plans, construction methodologies, and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors and specialist trades to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules.
• Monitor project progress, site productivity, material deliveries, and resource utilisation, highlighting potential delays and issues to the Project Manager for timely resolution.
• Assist in tracking project costs, reviewing progress claims, monitoring variation orders, and preparing monthly progress reports and other project-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, risk assessments, and project safety management procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and coordination meetings to monitor construction progress and resolve architectural, structural, MEP, façade, and finishing-related issues.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Commercial, Technical, M&E, QAQC, and BIM, to ensure smooth project execution and proper documentation control.
• Monitor and follow up on submissions, including shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals, method statements, authority submissions, and other technical documentation.
• Assist in coordinating testing and commissioning (T&C), TOP/CSC requirements, defect rectification, and final project handover.
• Maintain proper records of site activities, progress updates, technical issues, and project correspondence to ensure effective communication and documentation traceability.
• Support the Project Manager in managing client and consultant relationships, resolving site issues, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Identify potential construction risks, coordination conflicts, and programme delays, and recommend practical solutions to the Project Manager.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Independent work

Decision making

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Building / Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM platforms

Aconex

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and coordinating the project lifecycle from pre-construction through construction, TOP/CSC, and final handover, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, EHS, and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, and relevant statutory authorities, including BCA, URA, NEA, SCDF, PUB, and SP Group, to facilitate approvals and address regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring project master schedules, construction programmes, resource deployment plans, construction methodologies, and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors and specialist trades to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules.
• Monitor project progress, site productivity, material deliveries, and resource utilisation, highlighting potential delays and issues to the Project Manager for timely resolution.
• Assist in tracking project costs, reviewing progress claims, monitoring variation orders, and preparing monthly progress reports and other project-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, risk assessments, and project safety management procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and coordination meetings to monitor construction progress and resolve architectural, structural, MEP, façade, and finishing-related issues.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Commercial, Technical, M&E, QAQC, and BIM, to ensure smooth project execution and proper documentation control.
• Monitor and follow up on submissions, including shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals, method statements, authority submissions, and other technical documentation.
• Assist in coordinating testing and commissioning (T&C), TOP/CSC requirements, defect rectification, and final project handover.
• Maintain proper records of site activities, progress updates, technical issues, and project correspondence to ensure effective communication and documentation traceability.
• Support the Project Manager in managing client and consultant relationships, resolving site issues, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Identify potential construction risks, coordination conflicts, and programme delays, and recommend practical solutions to the Project Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or a related discipline recognised in Singapore.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in building construction, preferably within a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience in high-rise commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, or other large-scale building projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of Singapore building regulations, codes of practice, BCA requirements, statutory approval processes, and SIA/PSSCOC contract forms.
• Practical experience in structural reinforced concrete works, façade installation, MEP coordination, architectural finishing, and TOP/CSC processes.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project for construction programme monitoring and scheduling.
• Familiarity with BIM platforms, Aconex, and digital project delivery systems will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of construction cost control, progress claims, variation orders, procurement, and subcontract administration.
• Strong coordination, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Able to work independently, make sound site-level decisions, and elevate critical issues to the Project Manager when necessary.
• A Class 3 Singapore Driving Licence is preferred.