Project Director

Archer Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale construction projects from inception to completion in Singapore. The role requires high-level technical, contractual, and managerial competencies across commercial, residential, institutional, and design-and-build sectors.

The candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, drive value engineering, and provide executive-level reporting and risk management to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from a PEB-recognized institution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Minimum 20 years of local construction experience in Singapore; at least 8 years as Project Director; tender experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major construction projects exceeding SGD 150 million in contract value.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and handover across project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement execution strategies, budgets, timelines, and quality controls.
• Build and manage multi-disciplinary project teams including consultants, subcontractors and staff.
• Maintain client relationships and act as primary contact throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tender experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead and manage large-scale construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering complex developments in the commercial, residential, institutional, and design-and-build sectors. This is a senior leadership role requiring high-level technical, contractual, and managerial competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of major construction projects exceeding $150 million in contract value.

• Oversee and coordinate all phases of project delivery – design, procurement, construction, and handover.

• Develop and implement project execution strategies, budgets, timelines, and quality control measures.

• Build and manage multi-disciplinary project teams including consultants, subcontractors, and internal staff.

• Maintain strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• Drive value engineering and cost efficiency initiatives.

• Provide executive-level reporting and risk management to senior leadership.

• Actively participate in tendering and business development for future project pipelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from a PEB-recognized institution.

• Experience:
  Minimum 20 years of local construction experience in Singapore.
  At least 8 years as a Project Director, preferably with tender experience.
  Proven track record in full cycle delivery, each over $150 million.

• Ideally with commercial, institutional and hi-tech project experience

• Strong knowledge of local building codes, project financing, contract management (e.g., SIA, PSSCOC), and authority requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high-value projects concurrently.

We appreciate every application, however, due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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