Construction Project Manager: Schedule & Budget Lead

Talent Titans Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Titans Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the Singapore construction industry. You will lead project execution, cost control, and commercial management to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role requires strong leadership, effective communication with clients, consultants and subcontractors, plus the ability to develop recovery plans for delayed or loss-making projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Singapore construction industry, including project management.
• Must have started as Quantity Surveyor and progressed into project management.
• Experience in project costing, budgeting, cost forecasting, contract administration, variation claims, and subcontract management.
• Experience in managing project delays, cost overruns, and recovery plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from commencement to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and required quality standards.
• Plan and monitor project schedules, resources, procurement, and construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and overall profitability.
• Manage contracts, variation orders, progress claims, extension-of-time claims, and final accounts.
• Identify project delays, cost overruns, and commercial risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for delayed or loss-making projects.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and control project expenditure.
• Conduct regular project progress and commercial reviews and report performance to management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Singapore construction regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure proper project close-out and final handover.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Excel & scheduling tools

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Talent Titans Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the Singapore construction industry. You will lead project execution, cost control, and commercial management to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role requires strong leadership, effective communication with clients, consultants and subcontractors, plus the ability to develop recovery plans for delayed or loss-making projects.