OPERATIONS MANAGER (CONSTRUCTION)

hong dat engineering pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Dat Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects, plan schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.

You will lead project teams, ensure compliance with BCA and safety standards, control costs, and drive value across all sites in a fast-paced environment. Travel between sites and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in construction with senior project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of project costing, budgeting, procurement and contracts.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily construction operations across multiple projects.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project schedules, manpower allocation, resources and site activities.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards and safety regulations.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant stakeholders on project progress, technical matters and operational issues.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, procurement activities and resource planning.
• Oversee procurement planning, subcontractor performance, manpower deployment and resource optimization across projects.
• Lead and manage project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Coordinators and other site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with BCA requirements, Workplace Safety and Health regulations, statutory requirements, authority requirements and company policies.
• Attend and lead project meetings, site meetings, coordination meetings and management meetings as required.
• Identify project, operational, commercial and site risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Improve operational workflow, productivity, resource utilization and cost efficiency across projects.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, cost, quality and schedule KPIs and provide regular operational reports to Management.
• Conduct regular project reviews and ensure consistent operational standards, procedures, controls and best practices across all project sites.
• Review project reports, progress claims, variation orders, cost reports, project schedules and relevant project documentation.
• Handle overall project planning, scheduling, coordination and operational execution.
• Manage and resolve major project issues, contractual matters, client concerns, site issues and operational escalations.
• Ensure construction quality standards are maintained and coordinate corrective actions for quality, workmanship and operational issues.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure construction activities are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure works, materials and services meet project requirements.
• Support tender evaluation, project feasibility reviews, construction methodology, resource planning and project handover from tender stage to operations, where required.
• Oversee project completion, inspections, testing, handover, defect rectification and project close-out activities where applicable.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting and record keeping are maintained across all projects.
• Provide guidance, direction and support to project teams to resolve operational and technical challenges.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Budgeting

MS Project/Primavera P6

Construction management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Scope

• Oversee and manage daily construction operations across multiple projects.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project schedules, manpower allocation, resources and site activities.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards and safety regulations.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant stakeholders on project progress, technical matters and operational issues.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, procurement activities and resource planning.
• Oversee procurement planning, subcontractor performance, manpower deployment and resource optimization across projects.
• Lead and manage project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Coordinators and other site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with BCA requirements, Workplace Safety and Health regulations, statutory requirements, authority requirements and company policies.
• Attend and lead project meetings, site meetings, coordination meetings and management meetings as required.
• Identify project, operational, commercial and site risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Improve operational workflow, productivity, resource utilization and cost efficiency across projects.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, cost, quality and schedule KPIs and provide regular operational reports to Management.
• Conduct regular project reviews and ensure consistent operational standards, procedures, controls and best practices across all project sites.
• Review project reports, progress claims, variation orders, cost reports, project schedules and relevant project documentation.
• Handle overall project planning, scheduling, coordination and operational execution.
• Manage and resolve major project issues, contractual matters, client concerns, site issues and operational escalations.
• Ensure construction quality standards are maintained and coordinate corrective actions for quality, workmanship and operational issues.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure construction activities are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure works, materials and services meet project requirements.
• Support tender evaluation, project feasibility reviews, construction methodology, resource planning and project handover from tender stage to operations, where required.
• Oversee project completion, inspections, testing, handover, defect rectification and project close-out activities where applicable.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting and record keeping are maintained across all projects.
• Provide guidance, direction and support to project teams to resolve operational and technical challenges.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably with substantial experience managing construction projects in Singapore.
• Experience in a managerial, operations management or senior project management capacity will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, project management, planning, scheduling and site operations.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore BCA requirements, Workplace Safety and Health regulations and relevant statutory / authority requirements.
• Good understanding of project costing, budgeting, progress claims, variation orders, procurement, contracts and subcontractor management.
• Experience in manpower planning, resource allocation, procurement planning and subcontractor management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify project risks, operational issues and cost concerns and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project planning / scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Able to interpret construction drawings, project schedules, technical documentation and relevant project reports.
• Able to work independently and make operational decisions when required.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
• Willing to travel between multiple project sites as required.
• Willing to attend to urgent site matters, operational issues or emergency calls outside normal office hours when required.
• 6-day work week.