M&E Technical Director

GUAN HO CONSTRUCTION CO (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore seeks an experienced M&E Technical Director to lead the mechanical and electrical aspects of major projects. The role includes driving technical governance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and mentoring teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and proven leadership in large-scale projects, with strong expertise in BIM and digital delivery processes. This position offers a strategic role with hands-on involvement in complex issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of M&E engineering experience in construction.
• Experience in large-scale projects over S$200 million.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership and direction for M&E works.
• Lead and manage M&E technical teams.
• Ensure all M&E works comply with statutory regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

BIM and IDD expertise

Technical problem solving

Job description

Job Summary

The M&E Technical Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical governance, and overall management of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) aspects for major building and civil engineering projects. The role oversees project planning, design coordination, technical compliance, and innovation across all M&E disciplines, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, within approved timelines and budgets. The M&E Technical Director acts as the principal subject matter expert for M&E systems, driving best practices, value engineering, and continuous improvement across the Company.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership & Strategy

Provide overall technical leadership and direction for all M&E works across projects.

Lead and manage M&E technical teams, including engineers, coordinators, and specialists.

Establish and implement M&E technical standards, guidelines, and best practices within the Company.

Mentor, train, and develop M&E technical personnel to strengthen organizational capability.

Design & Authority Coordination

• Lead coordination of M&E design drawings with consultants to ensure compliance with statutory authority requirements.
• Review, assess, and approve M&E design proposals, shop drawings, construction methods, and material submissions.
• Liaise closely with Architectural, Structural, and BIM teams to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Represent the Company in technical meetings with consultants, clients, and authorities.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop project execution strategies including M&E construction methodology, logistics planning, equipment deployment, manpower planning, and project schedules.
• Monitor, review, and report M&E work progress, identifying risks and proposing mitigation measures.

• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure optimum constructability and efficient project delivery.
• Provide technical inputs for tender reviews, project costing, and procurement strategies.

Technical Problem Solving & Innovation

• Review and resolve complex M&E technical and construction issues.
• Provide value engineering proposals to optimize cost, performance, and sustainability.
• Drive the adoption of new and emerging M&E technologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness and success of new technologies implemented.

Digital Delivery & BIM

• Ensure compliance with approved BIM Execution Plans and BIM Scope of Works.
• Oversee development, coordination, and integration of M&E models for seamless design and construction workflows.
• Lead the execution of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) implementation plans for M&E works.
• Ensure accurate and timely M&E information delivery at all project milestones.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all M&E works comply with statutory regulations, codes of practice, and contract requirements.
• Implement operational improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Conduct regular technical reviews and meetings to track progress and address challenges.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Directors and Management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years or more of relevant experience in M&E engineering within the construction industry.
• Proven experience as an M&E Technical Director or Senior M&E Technical Lead.
• Completed at least two (2) projects in Singapore as M&E Technical Director or equivalent role.
• Experience in large-scale projects (e.g. hospitals, offices, laboratories) with contract values exceeding S$200 million.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore statutory requirements and authority submission processes.
• Extensive experience in BIM, IDD, and digital construction delivery.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic technical direction while remaining hands-on with complex project issues.