Construction Project Manager (Residential Housing)

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee residential building projects. The successful candidate will manage various responsibilities including site planning, supervising operations, ensuring safety measures, evaluating progress, and coordinating with contractors and consultants. A degree in relevant engineering fields and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry are required. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in building construction or 3 years in project management.
• Completed certified Construction Safety Course for Project Managers.
• Recognized degree by Professional Bodies in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Consultant in project management and daily operations.
• Oversee site planning, ensuring facilities, hoarding, and access are addressed.
• Evaluate project programmes and monitor overall work progress.
• Ensure effective implementation of safety, health, and environmental measures.
• Coordinate timely submissions and responses between contractors and consultants.

Skills

Project management

Site planning

Work progress evaluation

Workplace safety

Quality supervision

Education

Degree in Architectural, Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, Building Science or Project Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to spearhead and manage our residential building projects in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Consultant in project management and daily operations.
• Oversee site planning, including facilities, hoarding, access, and crane requirements.
• Evaluate project programmes and monitor work progress.
• Ensure workplace safety, health, and environmental measures are implemented effectively.
• Arrange mock‑ups, sample unit inspections, and trade demonstrations.
• Coordinate submissions and queries from contractors, ensuring timely responses from consultants.
• Review and evaluate contractor progress claims.
• Monitor acceptance inspections and ensure timely submission of Request for Variation Orders (RVOs).
• Track and manage the engagement of Registered Inspectors (RI Arch and RI M&E).
• Plan, inspect, and coordinate the handover of completed works.
• Supervise upgrading works to ensure quality workmanship.
• Direct RTOs in supervision and site management activities.
• Assess and recommend contractor Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Support the Lead Consultant during the Defects Liability Period.

Requirements

• Possess an Architectural, Civil / Structural / Electrical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering, Building Science, Project Management, Construction Management or other construction and engineering related degree.
• The degree shall be recognised either by the respective Professional Bodies in Singapore (Board of Architects or Professional Engineering Board) or BCA.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant post‑graduate working experience in the building construction industry, preferably in HDB projects or 3 years of relevant post‑graduate project management experience.
• Successfully completed the certified Construction Safety Course for Project Manager conducted by training providers accredited by MOM.