Deputy Project Director / Project Director

ALSTERN TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager for Mechanical and Electrical projects. You will develop and execute management plans, oversee tendering efforts, and ensure project compliance with standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a bachelor's in engineering, and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in MS Office is essential. This role emphasizes collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in management of high-value Mechanical or Electrical projects.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and fire system standards.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute management plans for the Project Management department.
• Promote expertise through presentations and participation in forums.
• Lead project tendering and strategic bidding efforts.
• Oversee project budgets and compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Self-driven

Problem-solving

Strong business acumen

Project management

Conversational/writing skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sustainable management plan for the Project Management department, including mentoring and managing Managers and Engineers.
• Promote the company’s expertise through advocacy, presentations, and participation in national, regional, and international technical forums.
• Lead project tendering efforts and contribute to strategic bidding for contracts.
• Ensure proper staff selection, training, and performance management, assigning clear roles and responsibilities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee performance appraisals, providing feedback and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective implementation of all MEPL projects, monitoring activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Review and manage project budgets, financial transactions, and timelines to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct regular project reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Manage internal and external project resources to drive revenue and maximize project profitability.
• Oversee the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ensuring that project performance aligns with key deliverables.
• Chair meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and technical experts to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the project, ensuring smooth communication with government agencies, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical collaboration and coordination activities with relevant authorities and partners.
• Provide presentations and reports to investors, business partners, and company executives for project review, approvals, and proposals.
• Ensure projects comply with regulations, safety measures, permits, and legal documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to align MEPL services with overall business strategy.
• Review project plans and implement corrective measures when schedules or budgets deviate from projections.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for MEPL projects to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.

Leadership

• Lead and advise on program management, organizational development, in-service training, capacity building, and collaboration among partners, and stakeholders.
• Oversees development of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the successive phases of the project to capture project performance and results. Creating change to achieve project goals and comfort with change
• Be an excellent team player /mentor to collaborate with the internal and external teams / business partners / stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 10 Year(s) of working experience as management role of high value projects management of Mechanical or Electrical projects in industrial or commercial sectors.
• Well verse in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Sanitary (MEPL) and fire system knowledge and standards.
• Candidate must possess at least bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Proficient in MS Excels/words/PowerPoint/Project
• Preferred skill sets: good leadership skill, self-Driven, resourceful, problem-solving nature, strong business acumen, project management and good conversational/writing skills in English