CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

UNICRAFT ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICRAFT ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to plan, oversee, and deliver complex projects in Singapore.

You will lead multicraft teams, coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance within budget. The role requires at least 8 years in construction project management, strong knowledge of regulations, and excellence in planning, cost control, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in construction project management or a similar senior project role.
• Extensive experience in managing construction projects from commencement through completion and handover.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, contract administration, building regulations, and construction processes.
• Familiar with relevant Singapore building regulations, authority requirements, codes of practice, and Workplace Safety and Health requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software; knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Lead and manage the project team, including engineers, site personnel, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and quantity surveyors.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, manpower, procurement plans, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and authorities to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents, contracts, method statements, and variations.
• Identify issues and provide recommendations; monitor budgets and costs; ensure cost control.
• Work with Quantity Surveyors on progress claims, variation orders, payment certificates, final accounts, and commercial matters.
• Monitor construction progress against schedules and take corrective actions.
• Regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, safety, and compliance.
• Prepare and present progress reports and risk assessments to Management.
• Assist in pre-tender activities and value engineering.
• Manage handover, testing, commissioning, defects rectification, and completion documentation.
• Maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders and address issues promptly.
• Mentor and guide project team members to improve capability and performance.
• Report major project risks, delays, commercial issues, and technical concerns to Management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Contract administration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Multistakeholder coordination

Time management

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Scope

• Plan, manage, and oversee construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.

• Take overall responsibility for project planning, execution, monitoring, coordination, and successful project delivery.

• Lead and manage the project team, including engineers, site personnel, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and quantity surveyors, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities and effective execution of works.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, key milestones, manpower requirements, procurement plans, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate closely with clients, architects, consultants, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and relevant authorities to ensure smooth project execution.

• Review construction drawings, technical specifications, tender documents, contracts, method statements, shop drawings, and variation submissions.

• Identify technical, contractual, and site-related issues and provide appropriate recommendations and solutions.

• Monitor project budgets, costs, procurement, and resource utilization to ensure effective cost control and financial performance.

• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors on progress claims, variation orders, payment certificates, final accounts, and other commercial matters.

• Review and manage variations, contractual obligations, claims, and project-related commercial issues.

• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and take corrective actions where delays or potential risks are identified.

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, progress, quality, safety, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.

• Ensure all works comply with relevant building regulations, authority requirements, Workplace Safety and Health requirements, environmental standards, and company procedures.

• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective measures.

• Chair and attend project meetings, site meetings, coordination meetings, technical meetings, and client meetings.

• Prepare and present regular project progress reports, schedules, risk assessments, and status updates to Management and relevant stakeholders.

• Manage project documentation, correspondence, approvals, technical submissions, and authority submissions.

• Coordinate and follow up on submissions, inspections, testing, commissioning, and approvals required by relevant authorities and consultants.

• Assist in pre-tender activities, including review of tender documents, technical requirements, project scope, tender clarifications, and project planning.

• Participate in value engineering exercises and recommend practical and cost-effective solutions without compromising project quality, safety, or performance.

• Manage procurement planning and coordinate delivery of materials, equipment, and subcontractor works in accordance with project schedules.

• Ensure proper coordination between architectural, structural, M&E, and other construction disciplines.

• Manage project handover, testing and commissioning, defects rectification, and completion documentation.

• Maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders and ensure project issues are addressed promptly and professionally.

• Mentor and guide project team members to improve technical capability, coordination, and overall project performance.

• Report major project risks, delays, commercial issues, and technical concerns to Management in a timely manner.

• Undertake any other project management or construction-related duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in construction project management or a similar senior project role.

• Extensive experience in managing construction projects from commencement through completion and handover.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, contract administration, building regulations, and construction processes.

• Good understanding of architectural, structural, and M&E coordination.

• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost control, procurement, variation management, and contract administration.

• Proven experience in managing project schedules, manpower, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and multiple stakeholders.

• Familiar with relevant Singapore building regulations, authority requirements, codes of practice, and Workplace Safety and Health requirements.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Able to manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate multiple work scopes simultaneously.

• Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, coordination, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, or other construction-related software will be an advantage.

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of project delivery.

• Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight project deadlines.

• Responsible, proactive, and committed to achieving project objectives.

• Willing to attend to urgent site matters or emergency calls outside normal office hours when required.

• 6-day work week.