Deputy / Assistant Project Manager

KOE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KOE CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Deputy/Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects in Singapore.

You will work with a main contractor and coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and authorities to ensure quality, safety, and budget adherence. The role emphasizes site coordination, schedule management, and team leadership to deliver projects on time and to specification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Lead in planning, coordinating, and executing construction works to meet project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget targets
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities to resolve technical and site-related issues for smooth project delivery
• Review construction drawings and specifications to identify and resolve discrepancies, design conflicts, and constructability issues before work commencement
• Manage subcontractors' work performance, productivity, and progress to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts
• Plan, forecast, and monitor construction activities by preparing work schedules, conducting daily site coordination meetings, and implementing recovery actions to maintain project timelines
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and site logistics to optimize resource utilization during daily construction operations
• Monitor project costs by evaluating variation works, verifying subcontractors' progress claims, and ensuring work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations
• Provide guidance, supervision, and on-the-job coaching to project team members, monitor their performance, and promote effective teamwork across disciplines
• Ensure construction activities comply with statutory requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Job Summary

As a Deputy / Assistant Project Manager, you will support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects, ensuring compliance with contractual, quality, safety, and budget requirements while driving project progress and team performance.

Roles available for our main contractor clients undertaking the following projects in Singapore:

• mixed development project with high rise residential building
• semiconductor
• tunnel

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Lead in planning, coordinating, and executing construction works to meet project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget targets
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities to resolve technical and site-related issues for smooth project delivery
• Review construction drawings and specifications to identify and resolve discrepancies, design conflicts, and constructability issues before work commencement
• Manage subcontractors' work performance, productivity, and progress to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts
• Plan, forecast, and monitor construction activities by preparing work schedules, conducting daily site coordination meetings, and implementing recovery actions to maintain project timelines
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and site logistics to optimize resource utilization during daily construction operations
• Monitor project costs by evaluating variation works, verifying subcontractors' progress claims, and ensuring work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations
• Provide guidance, supervision, and on-the-job coaching to project team members, monitor their performance, and promote effective teamwork across disciplines
• Ensure construction activities comply with statutory requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a main contractor.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience managing deliverables and milestones to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business needs.
• Strong people management skills to coordinate various disciplines and teams on the project.
• Effective problem-solving skills.