OPERATIONS MANAGER (CONSTRUCTION)

WZH CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects, manage safety programs, and ensure timelines are met. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Good and effective communication skills.
• Good analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications.
• Ability to work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project team to align on strategy.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of project documents.
• Manage safety programs for each project.
• Oversee projects to meet specifications and timelines.
• Convey project needs to management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Leadership ability

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Multitasking

Strategizing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Master’s degree in management or engineering

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work hand-in-hand with the project team to create a mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirement of the job
• Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all project or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements
• Work with safety units in a bid to plan and manage safety programs for each project and make sure that all aspects of safety are reached
• Help project managers and engineers in the arrangement and analysis of projects and scheduling of reports on projects
• Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable
• Convey project needs from the project manager to the management of the firm. For example, in a case whereby extra funds are needed for the completion of a project, the project manager communicates the situation to the management of the company usually through the construction operations manager
• Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the company’s relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
• Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

Requirements:

• Good and effective communication skills
• Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance
• Possess good leadership ability, as well as ability to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon
• Ability to read and interpret specifications
• Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
• The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
• Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering
• Masters degree in any management or engineering field will be an added advantage
• At least 2 years on-the-job experience in a similar role or in any other construction capacity.