General Manager

VASSE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VASSE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced construction leader to oversee projects end-to-end, from planning to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to the highest safety and quality standards.

The role requires strategic planning, rigorous cost control, and strong team leadership of project managers, site managers, engineers, and staff. Candidates must have a Master’s in PM or Mechanical/Electrical engineering and 15+ years in construction engineering.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Project Management or a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of construction engineering experience.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Overall project oversight from planning to completion.
• Strategic planning of construction plans, schedules, and workflows.
• Budgeting and cost control to avoid overruns.
• Team leadership of project managers, site managers, engineers and staff.
• Coordination with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors; main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Quality control to meet design, safety, and quality standards; implement QA procedures.
• Health and safety management; enforce safety policies on all sites.
• Contract and procurement management; review contracts and oversee material procurement.
• Risk management; identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; resolve disputes and issues.
• Compliance with local building codes and laws; manage permits and inspections.

Education

Master Degree in Project Management or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

1. Overall Project Oversight

   • Manages all construction projects from planning to completion

   • Ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget

2. Strategic Planning

   • Develops construction plans, schedules, and workflows

   • Sets goals and performance standards for projects

3. Budget & Cost Control

   • Prepares and monitors project budgets

   • Approves expenses and controls costs to avoid overruns

4. Team Leadership

   • Supervises project managers, site managers, engineers, and staff

   • Recruits, trains, and evaluates construction personnel

5. Coordination & Communication

   • Coordinates with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors

   • Acts as the main point of contact for stakeholders

6. Quality Control

   • Ensures construction work meets design, safety, and quality standards

   • Implements quality assurance procedures

7. Health & Safety Management

   • Enforces safety policies and compliance with regulations

   • Promotes a safe working environment on all sites

8. Contract & Procurement Management

   • Reviews and approves contracts and subcontractor agreements

   • Oversees procurement of materials and equipment

9. Risk Management

   • Identifies potential project risks and develops mitigation strategies

   • Resolves disputes and construction issues

10. Compliance & Regulations

    • Ensures all projects comply with local building codes and laws

    • Manages permits, inspections, and legal requirements
      

      
      Requirement :
      Master Degree in Project Management or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical, at least 15 years and above experience in construction engineering