General Manager (M&E Department/Central/Degree/Private Residential developments/Hospitality/Dat[...]

LINKEDCORP HR CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a General Manager for its M&E Department. This role encompasses leadership, strategic management, and oversight of projects within the Mechanical and Electrical field. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and demonstrable experience in M&E consultancy, including cost control and project financial management. This position offers an opportunity to shape the team's development and project execution excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an M&E consultancy, main contractor, or specialist firm.
• Demonstrated ability to develop M&E design solutions under design-and-build contracts.
• Strong experience in calling, reviewing, and critically assessing M&E tender quotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the M&E department to ensure compliant and efficient execution.
• Formulate career development paths and training programs for M&E personnel.
• Ensure optimal design solutions, specifications, and drawings for tenders.
• Monitor project execution and cost control for operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership experience in M&E consultancy

Development of M&E design solutions

Cost control and project financial management

Strong network within M&E industry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities — General Manager, M&E Department

The General Manager (M&E) is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and strategic management to the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team — both at Head Office and project sites — in alignment with company policies and objectives.

1. Leadership and Management

• Lead the M&E department to ensure professional, efficient, and compliant execution of all duties.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan and achieve the company’s annual and mid-term award, sales, and profit targets set by Corporate Headquarters.

2. Human Resource Development

• Formulate career development paths and competency training programs for all M&E personnel.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monitor staff performance against set benchmarks.

3. Design and Tender Management

• Ensure optimal design solutions, specifications, and drawings that form a consistent basis for tender quotations.
• Build and maintain a reliable pool of qualified subcontractors to support both tendering and project execution.
• Source, evaluate, and recommend competitive quotations in accordance with company governance procedures.
• Drive value engineering initiatives during tender and construction stages to enhance project profitability.

4. Project Execution and Cost Control

• Develop and monitor project execution and cost control plans to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure M&E works are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Corporate QA/QC plan covering both in-progress and post-completion maintenance works to continually improve project quality.

5. Stakeholder and Resource Management

• Develop and sustain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resource support for ongoing and future projects.
• Undertake any other ad hoc assignments and special projects as directed by management.

Qualifications and Requirements — General Manager, M&E Department

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Essential Competencies

• Proven leadership experience in an M&E consultancy, main contractor, or specialist firm.
• Demonstrated ability to develop M&E design solutions under design-and-build contracts.
• Strong experience in calling, reviewing, and critically assessing M&E tender quotations.
• Proficiency in cost control and project financial management for M&E works.

Project Experience

• Completed full project cycles involving:
  • Data Centres or other M&E-intensive facilities; and/or
  • Private Residential developments; and/or
  • Hospitality projects.

Additional Considerations

Candidates with the following qualifications and experience will be given preference:

1. Proficiency in Building Information Modelling (BIM) for design and estimation purposes.
2. Possession of Green Certification credentials (e.g. BCA Green Mark Manager or LEED Professional).
3. Ability to develop or mentor staff to prepare detailed contract cost breakdowns for both tender evaluation and post-award contract administration.
4. Proven track record in major equipment procurement.
5. Strong professional network within the M&E industry.