Construction Project Manager – Large-Scale Commercial Development

KEPLER SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KEPLER SEARCH PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead a portfolio of major developments in Singapore, including high-value private and landmark wellness projects, from planning through commissioning.

You will drive delivery, safety, schedule and budget targets, and report to senior management on progress and risks. The role requires a degree in civil/structural engineering or construction management and a track record of delivering complex projects worth S$800 million or

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Building or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, high-value and technically complex commercial projects.
• Track record of managing major projects or portfolios above S$800 million.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulations, authority requirements, statutory approvals and safety controls.
• Strong commercial experience across contracts, procurement, forecasting, cost management, claims, variations and risk.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder groups, including international private clients, government agencies, consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Polished, credible and commercially astute, with the ability to communicate confidently with senior international clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including planning, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout.
• Provide direction to project managers, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies, resource plans and delivery programmes.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement, cost control, contracts, variations and commercial risks.
• Ensure strict compliance with Singapore regulations, statutory approvals and Workplace Safety and Health requirements.
• Monitor project performance across safety, environment, quality, delivery and cost.
• Identify and resolve project risks, delays, quality issues and stakeholder concerns.
• Manage relationships with senior international clients, consultants, government agencies, contractors and other project partners.
• Provide clear reporting to senior management on programme, cost, safety, quality and key risks.
• Support tender reviews, pre-construction planning and business development where required.

Skills

Large-scale projects

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Construction Management

Building or related discipline

Job description

Construction Project Manager

The Role

Our client is an established construction and engineering organisation seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of major developments valued at S$800 million or more.

The role will oversee an ongoing project for a high-value international private client, as well as a newly secured landmark wellness development that is entering the pre-construction stage.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the safe, timely, commercially successful and high-quality delivery of projects from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including planning, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout.

• Provide direction to project managers, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.

• Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies, resource plans and delivery programmes.

• Oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement, cost control, contracts, variations and commercial risks.

• Ensure strict compliance with Singapore regulations, statutory approvals and Workplace Safety and Health requirements.

• Monitor project performance across safety, environment, quality, delivery and cost.

• Identify and resolve project risks, delays, quality issues and stakeholder concerns.

• Manage relationships with senior international clients, consultants, government agencies, contractors and other project partners.

• Provide clear reporting to senior management on programme, cost, safety, quality and key risks.

• Support tender reviews, pre-construction planning and business development where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Building or a related discipline.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, high-value and technically complex commercial projects.

• Track record of managing major projects or portfolios comparable to S$800 million or above.

• Strong knowledge of Singapore construction regulations, authority requirements, statutory approvals and stringent health and safety controls.

• Strong commercial experience across contracts, procurement, forecasting, cost management, claims, variations and risk.

• Experience managing complex stakeholder groups, including international private clients, government agencies, consultants, vendors and contractors.

• Polished, credible and commercially astute, with the ability to communicate confidently with senior international clients.

• Strong cultural awareness and ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Familiarity with the Singapore construction environment.

Experience across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, wellness, institutional, industrial or other high-specification developments would be relevant.