DEPUTY/ PROJECT MANAGER, CIVIL

Land Transport Authority (LTA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore seeks a seasoned project leader to oversee Contractors involved in the construction of new MRT lines and enhancements to existing lines. You will manage stations and tunnel works, ensuring safety, quality, progress and environmental impact are within targets.

You will assist in planning and managing project risks and cashflows, and handle instructions, variations and payments/claims.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering knowledge with familiarity with the local codes and transit construction
• At least 8 years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure projects
• Good appreciation of the constraints and interface between civil and trackwork
• Strong project management and leadership skills with proven track records
• Good communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Team player who is analytical, resourceful and result-oriented
• Experience in construction of Civil Defence shelters and underground MRT stations is advantageous
• Candidates with very good relevant experience may be considered for more senior positions

Responsibilities

• Lead role in managing the Contractors in the construction of new MRT Lines and enhancement to Existing Lines; oversee stations and tunnel works in elevated or underground construction
• Ensure safety, quality, progress and environmental performance of Contractors’ works; assist in planning and managing risks and cashflows, and issue instructions and assess variations/payments/claims

Skills

Civil Engineering

Local codes familiarity

Transit construction

Contract management

Risk planning

Cashflow management

Safety management

Quality management

Environmental management

Effective communication

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