General Manager / Head of Piling & Foundation (Construction)

BUILDBRIDGE PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor in Singapore is seeking a General Manager to lead and drive their piling and foundation operations. This senior leadership role involves full P&L ownership, team development, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have robust domain expertise in piling/foundation works, alongside proven leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in piling/foundation industry.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and familiarity with local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overall performance and profitability of the business unit.
• Lead strategic planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Company Type:Specialist Contractor

Partnered by:BuildBridge Partners – Executive Search for Construction Leadership

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading specialist contractor in Singapore to appoint aGeneral Managerto lead and drive the company’s piling and foundation engineering operations. This is a senior leadership role with fullP&L ownership, responsible for business growth, operational excellence, and team development across project delivery and technical functions.

The ideal candidate brings strong domain expertise in piling/foundation works, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and experience managing both project team and corporate functions such as costing, budgeting, and tendering.

Responsibilities

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the business unit. You will lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of piling and foundation projects, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and high-quality outcomes.

You will oversee a team comprisingProject Managers, Engineers, Operations & Machinery Managers, and support functions. A strong leader and decision-maker, you will also represent the company to clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.

Core Responsibilities

Business & Operations Leadership

• Full P&L ownership and financial accountability

• Drive budgeting, cost control, and resource planning across all projects

• Lead tendering activities, contract negotiation, and project risk evaluation

• Identify and implement process improvements and technology upgrade

Project Oversight & Technical Governance

Team & Talent Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations leaders

• Drive performance management, succession planning, and team development

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and government agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• Minimum 10 years of experience in piling/foundation industry.

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and projects in Singapore

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and familiarity with local regulatory requirements

To explore this opportunity,please contact Leo at [phone], https://wa.me/[phone] or send your resume to [e-mail]

EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

EA Reg No: R1551092

EA License No: 25C2918

Khoo Yan Jie