Associate Director, Project Management

Turner & Townsend; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the full project lifecycle. The role involves managing project budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing contractors and consultants. Candidates should have 10–18+ years of experience in corporate real estate or capital projects, proven skills in delivering complex office fit-outs, and strong stakeholder management abilities. The company fosters a flexible working environment and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10–18+ years of experience in corporate real estate or capital project delivery.
• Proven experience delivering complex office fit-outs and multi-site programs.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility to close-out.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans, and change management.
• Oversee consultants and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility, business planning, and approvals through design, construction, and close-out
• Manage and control project budgets, cost plans, cash flow, and change management (CapEx and OpEx)
• Oversee consultants, contractors, landlords, and vendors to ensure performance and compliance
• Develop and manage project schedules, risk registers, and mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate standards, and HSE requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders, providing clear reporting and governance
• Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support procurement, tendering, contract administration, and commercial negotiations
• Provide mentorship and leadership to Project Managers and project teams, as applicable
• Contribute to portfolio planning, fee proposals, and business development activities

Qualifications

• 10–18+ years of experience in corporate real estate, workplace, commercial interiors, or capital project delivery
• Proven experience delivering complex office fit-outs, refurbishments, and/or multi-site programs
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and cost management
• Experience working with multinational clients or regional portfolios preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline required
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Prince2, RICS, or equivalent preferred
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship management
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Risk management and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple projects or programs concurrently
• Leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
• Clear, executive-level communication and reporting

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.