Director

SJ Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group seeks an experienced Director to lead the Construction & Management Unit within the Coastal Engineering & Management team. You will provide strategic direction for construction delivery, site operations, technical governance, and client engagement across a diverse portfolio of coastal, marine, civil, and infrastructure projects in local and international markets.

The successful candidate will combine a strong track record in delivering complex projects with the ability to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in civil/environmental engineering; PE registration preferred.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary construction/site teams.
• Strong relationships with clients, contractors, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for CMU, overseeing delivery, site operations, governance, and growth.
• Represent CMU in cross-functional and regional initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to improve performance, delivery, client satisfaction, and growth.
• Build executive-level relationships with clients and key government agencies.
• Lead business planning, resource management, contract administration, and oversight of contractors/subconsultants.
• Set strategic direction for CMU and optimise deployment of engineering resources across projects.
• Oversee talent development and capability building within CMU.
• Drive project delivery excellence including performance, safety, programmes, and risk management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Team leadership

Project governance

Commercial oversight

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer registration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project 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.