Project Director

Johnson Controls; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Benefits package

Training & development

Team environment

Zero Harm safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Leader to oversee cavAsia technical operations, delivering complex cleanroom projects from design through handover. You will coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence across large-scale pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and life sciences facilities.

Key responsibilities include leading multifunction teams, optimizing resources, and mentoring staff while

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Process/Chemical, Building Services or related).
• 8–10 years in construction/engineering in Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or Advanced Manufacturing.
• Proven delivery of cleanroom facilities and controlled environments (greenfield/brownfield).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom classifications and GMP requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and project teams with focus on safety, quality, schedule and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cavAsia technical operations in Singapore on medium to large-scale projects, within Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing industries.
• Ensure delivery aligns with client specifications, standards, quality, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover of cleanroom facilities and controlled environments.
• Coordinate with PMs to secure manpower, resources, and continuity across projects.
• Provide technical leadership on cleanroom design, contamination control, HVAC, pressurization, airflow, exhaust, environmental monitoring, and qualification during the project lifecycle.
• Monitor progress against schedules, VO works, commissioning activities, qualification milestones, and contractual deliverables.
• Collaborate with Tender Team on project costing, value engineering, and risk assessments during bidding.
• Offer technical review during tender stage to ensure cost-effective solutions meeting requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural teamwork

Education

University degree in Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

Who We Are

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What You Will Do

Leads and supports cavAsia technical operations in Singapore, overseeing projects ranging from medium to large-scale greenfield and retrofit projects primarily within the Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing industries.
The role has overall responsibility for the successful delivery of complex engineering and construction projects, including cleanroom facilities and controlled environments, ensuring compliance with client specifications, industry standards, quality requirements, project schedules, and budget objectives.

How You Will Do It

• Holds full responsibility and accountability for all technical matters, including engineering, design, construction, commissioning, qualification, project manpower planning, and project schedules across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Leads and oversees the engineering, construction, commissioning, qualification support, and handover of cleanroom facilities and controlled environments, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, GMP requirements, client specifications, and operational performance criteria.
• Collaborates with various project teams and Project Managers (PMs) to ensure sufficient project manpower, effective resource allocation, and continuity of project execution across multiple projects.
• Resolves technical, construction, environmental, health and safety (EHS), and operational issues on-site through coordination with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance on cleanroom design, contamination control strategies, HVAC systems, pressurization concepts, airflow management, exhaust abatement systems, environmental monitoring, and controlled environment requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Regularly monitors project progress against construction schedules, variation order (VO) works, commissioning activities, qualification milestones, and contractual deliverables.
• Monitors project manpower requirements to ensure adequate project support and continuity during planned absences and peak project activities.
• Works closely with the Tender Team on project costing, value engineering initiatives, and technical risk assessments during the bidding phase.
• Provides technical support and design review during the tender stage, ensuring practical and cost-effective solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary engineering, construction, commissioning, and qualification teams to achieve project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Maintains and enhances positive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and other project stakeholders.

In Addition to the Above Responsibilities, You Will Also Be Responsible For

• Reviewing and ensuring that PMs develop and maintain detailed project schedules, work plans, resource plans, qualification schedules, and cost controls to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Providing technical advice, mentorship, and leadership to project teams on engineering, construction, commissioning, cleanroom operations, and qualification activities.
• Reviewing cleanroom design packages, HVAC system designs, construction methodologies, commissioning strategies, qualification protocols, and handover plans to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Implementing and maintaining effective project governance, risk management, and contingency planning processes across all projects.
• Identifying, reporting, and escalating project risks to Management while developing practical mitigation and recovery plans.
• Managing risks associated with cleanroom construction activities, including contamination control, environmental compliance, facility readiness, validation support, system integration, and operational handover.
• Leading internal functional management activities, including workforce planning, recruitment support, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee career progression.
• Conducting employee performance assessments and developing personal development plans to strengthen organizational capability and leadership succession.

What We Look For

• University degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Building Services, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in the construction and engineering sector, specifically within Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or Advanced Manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of cleanroom facilities and controlled environments, including greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Strong practical experience in cleanroom design and construction, HVAC systems, contamination control, process utilities, environmental control systems, and exhaust abatement systems.
• Experience in overall system design, tendering, value engineering, commissioning, qualification, and project execution processes.
• Sound knowledge of cleanroom classifications (ISO 14644), GMP requirements, commissioning, qualification, validation processes, and facility handover requirements.
• Knowledge of international engineering design codes, construction standards, and industry best practices.
• Strong business partnering, communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and work effectively within a multicultural and cross-functional environment.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary engineering and project teams while successfully managing safety, quality, schedule, commercial, and client satisfaction objectives.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading mission-critical cleanroom and controlled environment projects within Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or High-Tech Manufacturing sectors.
• Experience in managing projects involving HVAC systems, cleanroom infrastructure, process utilities, environmental monitoring systems, contamination control strategies, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full project lifecycle from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, qualification, validation support, and final client handover.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy