General Manager / Project Director (Private Residential / Commercial building) M&E

HARISH ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects in the Private Residential/Commercial sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, with over 10 years of experience and at least 5 years in a senior role. This position requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project governance skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of ongoing projects across Private Residential/Commercial buildings.
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure successful project delivery.
• Set up and manage project governance frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

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.