Construction Project Director [ Building / Up to $18,000 ] 6154

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Project Director for large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate should have over 20 years of experience, including managing projects valued at $1 billion. This role involves overseeing construction phases, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary of $14,000 - $18,000 and variable bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large projects over $100m.
• Experience managing and completing full-cycle projects with a contract value of $1 billion.
• Preferably accredited Construction Professional A-Star certified.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction phase ensuring alignment with overall project plans.
• Oversee stakeholders’ expectations and project completion.
• Drive compliance with Workplace Safety and Health policies.
• Manage team performance to achieve project metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in construction practices.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Master’s/Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

PMI-certified PMP

Job description

Project Director [ Main Contractor - Construction ]

• HQ at Changi Business Park
• Manage Project Based at Central, Singapore [ Integrated Development Project ]
• Mon to Fri, from 8.30am to 5.15pm
• Salary is $14,000 - $18,000 + Variable Bonus [ No AWS ]

Job requirements

• Master’s / Bachelor's degree in building construction management, Civil and/or Structural Engineering, building discipline or equivalent.
• Potential candidates must demonstrate experience in successfully managing & completing a full-cycle project with a contract value of $1 billion.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large (>$100m), fast-track, diverse building projects with at least 10 years of project management working experience at a corporate level.
• Preferably accredited Construction Professional A-Star certified.
• Knowledge of project management, preferably PMI-certified PMP.\

Job description

1. Manage the construction phase

• Endorse construction contractual and tender documents for submissions
• Refine construction plans to ensure alignment with the overall project plans and requirements
• Establish policies and procedures to manage construction sites risks in alignment with industry standards
• Oversee construction progress based on contractual terms on time, cost and quality
• Establish connections with the various disciplines to manage action items and follow-ups from project meetings effectively
• Influence a culture of maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards
• Establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, processes and procedures
• Oversee the engagement of subcontractors to support the progress and completion of construction works

2. Manage project completion and closure

• Oversee the management of stakeholders’ expectations on the overall list of errors, defects and variations
• Oversee the management of stakeholders to validate completion of the overall list of errors, defects and variations
• Establish guidelines and procedures for commissioning and testing of components, equipment and systems
• Endorse project handover and closure documents for submissions to relevant authorities
• Oversee the management and resolution of defects identified during the defects liability period

3. Drive safety and sustainability

• Drive compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies and practices
• Establish organisational health and safety policies, processes and procedures in alignment with WSH policies and practices
• Recommend improvements based on WSH accident and incident findings and trends
• Drive organisational adoption of environmental sustainability and green building strategies

4. Manage people and organisational functions

• Drive talent recruitment and development in alignment with organisational strategy
• Drive team performance to achieve project performance metrics
• Manage the financial inflow and outflow against allocated budgets and forecasts
• Establish strategic business development objectives

5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the built environment trends and technologies
• Evaluate benefits, trade-offs and impact of new technologies
• Lead the adoption of the latest built environment trends and technologies
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement to obtain time, cost and quality improvements
• Validate risk management plans and risk controls to ensure compliance with the organisation’s risk management framework

6. Performance expectations in accordance with:

• Building Control Act
• Electricity Act
• Fire Safety Act
• Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act

Lee Wan Ling | Reg No: R23116154

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE LTD | EA No: 14C7279