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

Harish Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking an experienced senior leader to oversee various projects focusing on Private Residential and Commercial buildings. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in the building sector, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, project management proficiency, and compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic growth initiatives and develop project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in building and construction.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in large-scale project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects across Private Residential and Commercial buildings.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Safety Management

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 commerical building.