General Manager (M&E Department)

TSTAR Recruit Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TSTAR Recruit Pte. Ltd. is seeking a General Manager for the M&E Department to lead the M&E team across Head Office and sites, ensuring professional delivery in compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities include planning annual and mid-term targets, developing staff, overseeing tenders, cost control, and BIM-enabled design. Experience in data centres and green building standards is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a reputable institution.
• 25 years of relevant managerial experience in M&E
• Proven leadership in M&E Consultant/Main Contractor/Specialist Company
• Extensive experience in design-and-build contracts and M&E cost control
• Completed full project cycles in Data Centres or M&E facilities
• Familiar with BIM for design and estimation
• Green certification (BCA Green Mark or LEED) is a plus
• Strong ability to mentor staff in cost breakdowns, tender assessment, and post-award administration
• Well-established industry network with subcontractors and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Lead the M&E team at Head Office and site, ensuring compliant, dutiful execution.
• Plan and deliver annual and mid-term targets for awards, sales, and profit.
• Develop career trajectories, training, KPIs, and monitor staff performance.
• Ensure optimal design, specs, and drawings for tenders; manage subcontractor pool and quotations.
• Apply Value Engineering during tendering and project execution to maximise margins.
• Oversee project execution and cost-control plans to meet quality, time, and budget.
• Establish and maintain a Corporate QA/QC plan for maintenance works.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for project support.
• Attend ad hoc management tasks and projects as needed.
• Oversee M&E works for data centres, residential, and hospitality projects using BIM and green standards.

Skills

Leadership

M&E management

BIM

Cost control

Tender assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

About the job General Manager (M&E Department)

Our esteemed client, an established MNC, is searching for a General Manager (M&E Department):

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the M&E team at both Head Office and site to ensure professional, dutiful execution of all roles in compliance with company policies.
• Plan and deliver yearly and mid-term awards, sales, and profit targets in collaboration with other departments.
• Develop career trajectories, competency training, set KPIs, and monitor performance of all M&E staff.
• Ensure optimal design, specifications, and drawings for tenders; maintain a pool of qualified subcontractors; obtain and critically assess competitive quotations.
• Implement Value Engineering during tendering and project execution to maximize profit margins.
• Develop and monitor project execution and cost control plans; ensure quality and timely completion of M&E works within budget.
• Establish and maintain a Corporate QA/QC plan for in-process and post-completion maintenance works.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to secure adequate project support.
• Attend to ad hoc projects and tasks assigned by management.
• Oversee the design, estimation, and execution of M&E works for projects including Data Centres, private residential, and hospitality developments.
• Utilize BIM for design and estimation purposes; apply green certification standards such as BCA Green Mark or LEED where applicable.
• Guide staff in developing in-house contract cost breakdowns for tender assessment and post-award administration.
• Manage procurement of major equipment and maintain a strong industry network.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a reputable institution.
• 25 years of relevant experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in managerial expertise.
• Proven leadership experience in an M&E Consultant, Main Contractor, or Specialist Company.
• Extensive experience in design-and-build contracts, M&E tender assessment, and cost control of M&E works.
• Completed full project cycles in Data Centres or M&E-intensive facilities, private residential, or hospitality projects.
• Conversant in BIM for design and estimation purposes.
• Green certification such as BCA Green Mark Manager or LEED Professional is an advantage.
• Strong ability to develop staff in contract cost breakdowns, in-tender assessment, and post-award contract administration.
• Track record in major equipment procurement.
• Well-established industry network.

Additional Information:

• Salary: Up to SGD 14,000 +VB (1-2 Months)
• Working Location:City Hall
• Working Hours:5 Days Work, 9am - 6pm