DEPUTY/ PROJECT MANAGER, CIVIL

land transport authority of singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority of Singapore seeks a lead role to manage Contractors in the construction of new MRT lines and enhancements to existing lines. You will oversee contractor performance for stations and tunnel works in elevated or underground sections, ensuring safety, quality, progress and environmental impact are controlled.

You will plan and manage risks and cashflows across contracts, and handle instructions and variations/payments/claims.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering knowledge and familiarity with local codes and transit construction.
• 8+ years' experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of civil and trackwork interfaces.
• Proven project management and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical, resourceful and results-driven team player.
• Experience with Civil Defence shelters and underground MRT stations is a plus.
• Senior candidates may be considered; those without experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of contractors for Stations and Tunnel works on MRT lines.
• Oversee safety, quality, progress and environmental impact of contractor works.
• Plan and manage contractual risks and cashflows; issue instructions.
• Assess variations, payments and claims; coordinate interfaces between civil and trackwork.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Trackwork interfaces

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

You will play a lead role in managing the Contractors in the construction of new MRT Lines and / or enhancement to Existing Lines. You will be involved in the management of the contractors for Stations and Tunnel constructions in elevated or underground constructions.

You will be responsible for the safety, quality, progress and environment impact of the Contractors' works. You will also assist in planning and managing the risks and cashflows of the various contracts as well as the issuance of instructions and assessment of variations/payments/claims.

• Knowledge in Civil Engineering with familiarity with the relevant local codes and transit construction
• At least 8 years' experience in large-scale infrastructure projects
• A good appreciation of the constraints and interface requirements of civil and trackwork.
• Strong project management and leadership skills with proven track records
• Good communication (both oral and written) as well as presentation skills
• Team player who is analytical, resourceful and result-oriented
• Experience in the construction of Civil Defence shelters and underground MRT stations will be an advantage
• Candidates with very good relevant experience may be considered for more senior positions.
• Those without working experience are welcome to apply