CIVIL ENGINEER

JEET EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of engineering experience and a proven track record in managing infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include formulating project objectives, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leading project completion. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• At least 5 years managing land civil engineering works.
• Completed 1 full cycle of a project as a managerial staff.

Responsibilities

• Formulate objectives and targets for key processes.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Review construction progress and identify issues.
• Manage project completion within targets and constraints.
• Approve submissions to client representatives.
• Liaise with clients and design consultants.

Skills

Leadership and project management skills

Excellent team player

Good interpersonal skills

Can-do attitude

Persistence and determination

Superior management and delegation capabilities

High level of financial responsibilities

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent resource planning and time management skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Recognised degree in relevant field

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Formulate specific objectives and targets for key processes associated with the project that is consistent with the company’s strategic goals.
• Meet the ‘zero defects’ objective by constructing the project in compliance with the specification and drawings to avoid or at least minimise rework both during construction and the defects liability periods.
• Review construction progress on site against the construction programme and identify problems and risks which may affect the timely completion of the project.
• Review monthly costs, identifying problem areas where cost overruns have occurred and implement controls.
• Manage the project to ensure that it is completed, achieving the project targets, within the agreed programme and time constraints, and to the specified quality, while meeting the project objectives.
• Make sure that the business results of the project in relation to time, cost, quality, safety, and environmental performance are satisfactory.
• Approve submissions to the client representative and relevant statutory bodies.
• Address issues raised by project stakeholders.
• Liaise with the client and design consultants (including meeting attendance) to ensure the works satisfy their requirements.
• Review and recommend the appointment of major suppliers and subcontractors, and review, sign and allocate follow-up action for outgoing and incoming correspondence to and from the engineer's representative, design consultants, subcontractors, and major suppliers.
• Proven track record in the construction of
  • Piling Work more than 1200mm dia and Depth more than 40m.
  • Soil Improvement Works (DCM, JGP, SMW etc).
  • Traffic Diversion works.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with a degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the PE Board or a recognised degree in the relevant field, subject to the acceptance of the engineer.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing land civil engineering works, especially involvement in infrastructure projects.
• Completed 1 full cycle of a project as a managerial staff (e.g. Chief Engineer).
• Proven track record in the construction of
  • Piling Work more than 1200mm dia and Depth more than 40m.
  • Soil Improvement Works (DCM, JGP, SMW etc).
  • Traffic Diversion works.

Skills & Knowledge

• Leadership and project management skills
• Excellent team player, good interpersonal skills, and a “can-do” attitude
• Persistence and determination
• Superior management and delegation capabilities
• High level of financial responsibilities
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills