General Manager / Project Director (Private Residential / Commercial building) Electrical & Mec[...]

HARISH ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects in the residential and commercial sectors. The role requires strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and effective stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the building and construction industry, including 5 years in a senior leadership position. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in building and construction.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (General Manager or equivalent).
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of ongoing projects across Private Residential/Commercial building.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for projects.
• Manage project governance frameworks including budget, scope, and quality.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic oversight

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of ongoing projects across Private Residential/Commercial building, each led by dedicated Project Managers.
• Provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and ensure successful delivery of all projects under your purview — on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Set up and manage project governance frameworks including scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, environmental, and sustainability targets.
• Review and approve project milestones, resource allocation, vendor and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor progress, identify variances (cost, schedule, quality), and implement corrective or pre-emptive actions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements (e.g., BCA, SCDF, URA, MOH, NEA).
• Champion a strong safety culture across all sites and project teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and government agencies.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and smooth project execution.
• Provide regular, transparent project status updates to senior management and clients.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and cross-functional project teams to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Promote knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Build succession and leadership capability in alignment with future business growth.

Business & Strategic Growth

• Support business development initiatives, including client relationship management, tender participation, and bid reviews.
• Contribute to the company’s long-term strategy, operational excellence, and market expansion.
• Prepare to assume full general management responsibilities including P&L ownership, resource management, and strategic leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in building and construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (General Manager or equivalent).
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects across private residential, or commercial building.