Manager / Senior Manager, Business Development & Projects / M&E

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company in Singapore is seeking a candidate to drive business development for consultancy and project services. The role involves achieving budget targets, managing project execution, and sourcing business growth opportunities. Candidates should possess a degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or Business, with relevant engineering experience. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation in transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in engineering companies.
• Experience in Transportation and Start-ups will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Financial Year budget targets for transport and non-transport consultancy.
• Develop and implement business growth opportunities.
• Manage cost and expenses to meet expected revenue.
• Review commercial requirements and participate in bidding evaluations.
• Perform finance and business analysis to achieve growth.
• Oversee project execution and monitor cost control.
• Work with partners to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Approve operation expenses within limits.
• Involve in strategic business development planning.

Skills

Problem structuring and strategic problem-solving skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Ability to manage multiple projects

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering or Business

Job description

Job Purpose

• Identify business opportunities to build order book, manage revenue and related costs to achieve positive EBIT;
• Engage with potential clients and partners early and develop business case to position STRIDES as the preferred partner in the supply & provision of product & services in transport and non-transport facilities.
• Oversee project execution to ensure revenue delivery.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the achievement of Financial Year budget targets for transport and / or non-transport related consultancy, solutions, services, and projects: Identify, develop and implement business growth opportunities, sourcing for partners to support business growth within Singapore and beyond.

Forecast and manage budget / cost and expenses to meet expected revenue and EBIT for Strides Engineering.

• Review commercial / contract requirements, prepare tender / bid submission, seeking approval from management as per financial policy manual and participate in tender / bidding evaluation or negotiation together with technical teams from internal BUs and sub-contractors.
• Work with Finance, Legal and other counterparts to perform Finance and Business analysis including risk assessment to achieve organic business growth or via Merger and Acquisition.
• Project execution, monitoring and cost control Management for secured projects of the assigned cost centre that:
  • are completed according to expected time and schedule as per contract;
  • are managed efficiently and effectively;
  • are managed profitably within approved budget;
  • recommend or approve sub-contractors payment request;
• Account receivable and closing projects account with clients together with finance department.
• Work with partners to ensure project deliverables and KPIs are met.
• Approve operation expenses within authorised limits as per Financial policy manual and Procurement and Purchase manual.
• Involve in Strategic Business Development planning as well as taking decision on day-to-day operation.
• Work with company admin to provide oversight on billing status and processes for projects under your charge.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering or Business with relevant experience in engineering companies.
• Experience in Transportation And Start-ups will be advantageous.

Skills

• With problem structuring and strategic problem-solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Microsoft Office

Advanced Innovative Technologies and Digital Solutions & Services Partner

Strides Engineering has deep, proven experience in exploiting advanced innovative technologies, and digital solutions & services to drive safety, reliability, and comfort.