Director

SJ Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group seeks an experienced Director to lead the Construction & Management Unit (CMU) within the Coastal Engineering & Management team. This role provides strategic direction for construction delivery, site operations, governance, and client engagement across diverse coastal, marine, civil, and infrastructure projects globally.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record delivering complex projects, building high‑performing teams, and strengthening organisational capabilities while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• Extensive experience in construction and site delivery for coastal/marine/civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for CMU, overseeing construction delivery, site operations, governance and growth.
• Represent CMU in cross-functional and regional initiatives aligning with business objectives.
• Lead engagement to strengthen performance, project delivery, client satisfaction and growth.
• Build executive relationships with clients and government agencies, representing construction matters.
• Lead business planning, resource management and contract administration across contractors and subconsultants.
• Set strategic direction and optimise engineering resource deployment across the portfolio.
• Oversee career development and capability building within CMU.
• Drive project delivery excellence, including risk management and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure HSE compliance and adherence to codes and standards across projects.
• Support tender submissions and business development for construction and site delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Contract administration

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer registration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

We are seeking for an experienced and strategic Director to lead our Construction & Management Unit (CMU) within the Coastal Engineering & Management team. In this leadership role, you will provides provide strategic direction and oversight for construction management, site delivery, technical governance, and client engagement across a diverse portfolio of coastal, marine, civil and structural, and infrastructure projects in both local and international markets.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned leader with a proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects, cultivating strong client partnerships, and developing high-performing teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving project excellence, strengthening organisational capabilities, and shaping the continued growth of the CMU.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Construction & Management Unit (CMU), overseeing construction delivery, site operations, technical governance, and organisational growth.
• Represent CMU in cross-functional, regional, and corporate strategic initiatives that support the organisation's business objectives.
• Lead in strategic engagement, to strengthen CMU's operational performance, project delivery, client satisfaction, and long-term business growth.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients, government agencies (e.g. JTC, DSTA, HDB), and key stakeholders, serving as the primary representative for construction and site delivery matters.
• Lead business planning, resource management, and commercial oversight, including contract administration and the management of contractors and subconsultants.
• Set strategic direction for CMU and optimise the deployment of engineering resources, including Engineers and RE/RTO site supervision teams, across the project portfolio.
• Develop organisational capability by overseeing career and talent development of the entire CMU
• Drive excellence in project delivery by overseeing construction performance, site supervision quality, commercial outcomes, programme delivery, and risk management across multiple projects.
• Drive technical governance, health, safety and environmental (HSE) compliance, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across all CMU projects.
• Support tender submissions, technical proposals, and business development opportunities involving construction and site delivery scope.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline recognized by relevant professional bodies (e.g. BCA, IES, ACES, PE Board); Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• Extensive relevant experience in construction and site supervision for coastal, marine, civil & structural, geotechnical, and/or infrastructure projects, including substantial experience in a senior leadership or project directorship role.
• Proven track record in managing large, multi-disciplinary construction/site teams (Engineers, RE/RTOs).
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and cultivating strong relationships with government agencies, clients, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of site execution, contract administration, and construction risk/commercial management.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Proven experience in team developing high performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and organisational capability building.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's standard forms of construction contracts, such as PSSCOC, REDAS, and FIDIC, with experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Familiarity with construction and project management software will be an advantage.