Deputy Director, Projects (Construction).

The GMP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The GMP Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong pre-construction and BIM/Conject experience to lead our PM team in Singapore. The role oversees headcount, budgets, and compliance, and coordinates design and construction activities across multiple projects.

You will conduct client design kick-offs, chair pre-construction meetings, and ensure timely design deliverables while liaising with BD, Operations, and clients to manage risks and costs.

Qualifications

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building / Construction Studies or Engineering)
• Chartership such as CIOB
• Pre-construction experience
• Experience in BIM / Conject
• In-depth knowledge of construction process & methods
• Proven track record delivering successful construction projects
• Knowledge of construction laws, legislations, standards & procedures
• Experience in project planning and resource allocation & managing design teams

Responsibilities

• Act as direct reporting manager to all Project Management personnel
• Oversee headcount / budgetary planning for PM department
• Oversee PM resources to enforce QA / H&S compliance
• Oversee issuance of design drawings for subcontractor tender
• Attend site meetings as required
• Justify provisions for projects and deviations in cost reports
• Conduct client design kick-off meetings and monitor follow-on meetings
• Conduct internal design meetings and monitor follow-on meetings
• Co-chair pre-construction meetings with BD and Operations
• Provide project updates to the Deputy MD
• Sign-off cost reports and subcontractor awards and progress certificates
• Defect rectification progress during handover/final statement
• Handle any client or subcontractor legal claims
• Maintain relationships with the Client
• Maintain relationships with relevant authority officers

Skills

Project leadership

Budget planning

QA & H&S oversight

Pre-construction experience

BIM / Conject

Design team coordination

Client relationship mgmt

Contractor coordination

Education

BSc/MSc in Project Management or Building/Construction Studies or Engineering

Tools

BIM

Conject

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the direct reporting manager to all Project Management personnel in the company

• Oversee headcount / budgetary planning for the Project Management department.

• Oversee Project Management resources to enforce compliance to QA / H&S requirements

• Oversee and enforce the timely issuance of design drawings for subcontractor tender.

• Attend the respective site meetings as and when required.

• Justify provisions for individual projects, as well as deviations in the cost reports

• Conduct Client design kick-off meetings for all projects and subsequently, monitor such follow-on meetings.

• Conduct internal design meetings for all projects and subsequently, monitor such follow-on meetings.

• Co-chair pre-construction meetings with Business Development and Operations for all projects.

• Provide all project updates to the Deputy Managing Director

• Sign-off cost reports, subcontractor awards recommendation, subcontractor progress claim certificates recommendation

• Defect rectification progress, particularly during the handover / final statement claim stage;

• Any legal claims from the Client or subcontractor;

• Maintaining relationships with the Client;

• Maintaining relationships with relevant authority officers

Job Requirements

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building / Construction Studies or Engineering)

• Have a related Chartership such as CIOB

• Pre-construction experience

• Experience in BIM / Conject

• An in depth knowledge of the construction process and construction methods

• Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects

• Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures

• Experience of project planning and resource allocation & managing design teams

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

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