Engineer (Project Management)

Housing and Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore's public housing authority is seeking an individual to manage end-to-end HDB building projects, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety throughout the process. This role involves supervising construction activities, resolving issues with contractors, and coordinating with various agencies. Ideal candidates should possess a recognized engineering background and strong communication skills. A 2-year contract is offered. The position plays a crucial role in shaping the future of public housing in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Possess a relevant engineering background recognized by the Professional Engineers Board in Singapore.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, good writing, and communication skills.
• Candidates with relevant working experience have an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HDB building projects from construction commencement to completion.
• Ensure quality, cost, safety, and timely delivery of the project.
• Supervise construction activities and ensure they meet contract standards.
• Resolve technical and design issues with consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate with agencies on development issues and handle feedback.

Skills

Technical problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Positive learning attitude

Education

Relevant background in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical)

Job description

What the role is:

You will be managing the end-to-end HDB building projects from construction commencement through to completion. Your main responsibilities are to ensure quality, cost, safety and timely delivery of the project. At the same time, you need to be involved upstream at the design tender stage to ensure considerations at construction stage are addressed.

What you will be working on:

During the construction phase, you are required to manage the consultants and contractors to ensure and oversee the daily construction activities including:

• works are carried out by the contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents
• works are supervised to ensure the quality of works are of an acceptable standard of workmanship
• site safety requirements are adhered to
• works are completed within the period stipulated and the budget allocated
• resolve technical and design issues with the consultants and contractors
• coordinate with other agencies on any development issues
• identify potential construction related issues for solutions
• handle post construction feedback and improvement works related to the project.

You may be involved in studies in the areas of safety, quality, environmental management, construction productivity, and construction practices.

What we are looking for:

You should possess a relevant background in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical) recognised by the Professional Engineers Board in Singapore. You should have a positive learning attitude, strong technical problem-solving skills as well as good writing and communication skills. Candidates with relevant working experience would have an advantage. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.