Project Director

dks development pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DKS DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Project Leader to direct subcontract works on large-scale engineering projects in Singapore.

You will oversee project managers, engineers, supervisors and site teams, ensuring coordination across engineering, procurement, construction and admin functions to meet milestones and budgets. The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a background in engineering/construction management and experience managing

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of project teams and site staff.
• Strong coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, and admin.
• Excellent communication and negotiation with clients/contractors.
• Ability to resolve technical, regulatory, and contractual issues.
• Experience with large-scale projects and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for subcontract works.
• Lead Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and site teams.
• Coordinate between engineering, procurement, construction and admin teams.
• Establish project execution plans, resource strategies and priorities.
• Oversee project scheduling, sequencing and manpower deployment.
• Ensure execution against drawings, specs and method statements.
• Manage subcontract contractual obligations, budgeting, variations and progress claims.
• Act as main contact with Contractors, Consultants, Clients and Authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the execution of the subcontract works.
• Lead and oversee Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and site teams.
• Ensure effective coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, and administrative teams.
• Establish project execution plans, resource strategies, and operational priorities.

Project Planning & Execution

• Oversee project scheduling, work sequencing, and manpower deployment.
• Ensure engineering works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor project milestones and progress against the master programme set by the Main Contractor.
• Resolve technical, operational, and coordination issues to avoid delays and disruptions.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Manage all subcontract contractual obligations with the Main Contractor.
• Oversee project costing, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Review and manage variation orders, claims, and contractual negotiations.
• Ensure timely submission of progress claims, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Monitor project profitability and implement cost control measures.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the key point of contact with the Main Contractor, Consultants, Clients, and Authorities.
• Attend project coordination meetings and represent the company in project discussions.
• Ensure smooth coordination with other trades and subcontractors to avoid site conflicts.

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance to project engineers and site teams.
• Ensure engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with project specifications.
• Review engineering submissions, shop drawings, and technical proposals when required.

Risk, Quality & Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with project quality assurance (QA/QC) requirements and company standards.
• Promote and enforce strict adherence to workplace safety regulations and site safety practices.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop project management and engineering teams.
• Ensure proper manpower planning and deployment across the project lifecycle.
• Foster collaboration and strong communication within the project team and across departments.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in construction, engineering or project management, with proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Strong practical experience in project execution, site operations, manpower planning, resource allocation and subcontractor management.
• Proven ability to lead project managers, engineers, supervisors and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project budgeting, cost control, variation orders, progress claims and commercial management.
• Experience coordinating with Main Contractors, Clients, Consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to resolve technical, operational and contractual issues effectively while meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Diploma, Degree or relevant professional qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or related disciplines would be an advantage but are not mandatory.