Director of Construction | Integrated Development Project

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Project Director to manage an integrated development project based in Central Singapore. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience in large-scale projects, with a proven track record of managing developments exceeding $1 billion. This position offers a monthly salary of $12,000 - $18,000 plus a variable bonus.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in managing large-scale building projects over $100 million.
• Demonstrated success in managing a full-cycle project with a $1 billion contract value.
• Preferably accredited Construction Professional A-Star certified.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction phase ensuring compliance with project plans.
• Oversee stakeholder relationships and address project completion issues.
• Drive compliance with workplace safety and health policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of safety regulations

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Master’s / Bachelor's degree in building construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Role: Construction Project Director [ Main Contractor ]

• HQ at East Singapore, Site Based Position

• Manage Project Based at Central, Singapore [ Integrated Development Project ]

• Mon to Fri, from 8.30am to 5.15pm

• Salary is $12,000 - $18,000 + Variable Bonus [ No AWS ]

Job requirements

1. Master’s / Bachelor's degree in building construction management, Civil and/or Structural Engineering, building discipline or equivalent.

2. Potential candidates must demonstrate experience in successfully managing & completing a full-cycle project with a contract value of $1 billion.

3. Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large (>$100m), fast-track, diverse building projects with at least 10 years of project management working experience at a corporate level.

4. Preferably accredited Construction Professional A-Star certified.

5. Knowledge of project management, preferably PMI-certified PMP.

Job description

1. Manage the construction phase

• Endorse construction contractual and tender documents for submissions

• Refine construction plans to ensure alignment with the overall project plans and requirements

• Establish policies and procedures to manage construction sites risks in alignment with industry standards

• Oversee construction progress based on contractual terms on time, cost and quality

• Establish connections with the various disciplines to manage action items and follow-ups from project meetings effectively

• Influence a culture of maintaining high-quality assurance and control standards

• Establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, processes and procedures

• Oversee the engagement of subcontractors to support the progress and completion of construction works

2. Manage project completion and closure

• Oversee the management of stakeholders’ expectations on the overall list of errors, defects and variations

• Oversee the management of stakeholders to validate completion of the overall list of errors, defects and variations

• Establish guidelines and procedures for commissioning and testing of components, equipment and systems

• Endorse project handover and closure documents for submissions to relevant authorities

• Oversee the management and resolution of defects identified during the defects liability period

3. Drive safety and sustainability

• Drive compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies and practices

• Establish organisational health and safety policies, processes and procedures in alignment with WSH policies and practices

• Recommend improvements based on WSH accident and incident findings and trends

• Drive organisational adoption of environmental sustainability and green building strategies

4. Manage people and organisational functions

• Drive talent recruitment and development in alignment with organisational strategy

• Drive team performance to achieve project performance metrics

• Manage the financial inflow and outflow against allocated budgets and forecasts

• Establish strategic business development objectives

5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the built environment trends and technologies

• Evaluate benefits, trade-offs and impact of new technologies

• Lead the adoption of the latest built environment trends and technologies

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement to obtain time, cost and quality improvements

• Validate risk management plans and risk controls to ensure compliance with the organisation’s risk management framework

6. Performance expectations in accordance with:

• Building Control Act

• Electricity Act

• Fire Safety Act

• Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act

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Cheong Kar Chun Team Manager R1980386

The Supreme HR Advisory 14C7279