CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

top construction pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Construction Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager in Singapore to lead and oversee major projects from initiation through completion.

You will coordinate engineers, site personnel, consultants, and contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction project management.
• Experience managing projects from commencement through handover.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracting, and regulations.
• Familiar with Singapore building regulations, codes, and safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and multiple work scopes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Lead and manage the project team, including engineers, site personnel, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, manpower, procurement plans, and resources.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, authorities for smooth execution.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, method statements, and variation submissions.
• Monitor budgets, costs, procurement, and resource utilization for cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract admin

Budgeting

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Tools

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 5 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.