Project Director / Assistant Project Director

RSM Stone Forest Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Stone Forest Group in Singapore seeks a Project Director to lead and deliver high-value projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards. You will steer a cross-functional team, manage client and regulator relationships, and drive strategic execution across all project phases.

The role requires coordinating with main contractors, consultants, and internal teams to finalize plans, mitigate risks, and optimize performance while upholding

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large construction or engineering projects.
• Strong stakeholder communication at senior levels.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and variations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for subcontract works and project execution.
• Lead project managers, engineers, and site teams to meet milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and admin teams for smooth delivery.
• Oversee cost control, claims, and financial performance of projects.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, and authorities on project progress.
• Ensure QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance across project lifecycle.
• Plan resource strategies and mentorship for project teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget oversight

Team leadership

Risk management

Job description

Job Description

The Project Director is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects. The role oversees project strategy, financial performance, stakeholder management, and operational execution to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, quality, and safety requirements.

The Project Director provides strategic direction to the project management team and serves as the key liaison between senior management, clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Job Requirements

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.