Project Director (Bored Piling/ Geotechnical Engineering)

Onion Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Onion Search Pte Ltd is seeking a Project Director to lead geotechnical construction campaigns in Singapore, overseeing diaphragm wall, bored piling and related works. You will align field operations with project teams and report to the COO, ensuring milestones and budget adherence.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, 10–15 years in construction or geotechnical engineering, strong leadership, risk and financial management, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in a field related to construction/geotechnical engineering.
• 10–15 years in construction, operations or logistics with geotechnical focus.
• Strong leadership and timely decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Geotech work scope (diaphragm wall, bored piling, DSM, JGP, sheet piling) ensuring alignment with project needs.
• Determine inventory, purchasing, machinery and personnel resources for projects.
• Monitor existing direct work processes and analyse their effectiveness.
• Create strategies to improve productivity and efficiency of direct work.
• Perform costing and tendering of Foundation / Ground Improvement work.
• Coordinate with HR on manpower matters across project sites.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well-established construction, property development and specialist engineering solutions provider.Currently, they are currently seeking for Project Director to be part of the team.

JOB DIMENSION (SCOPE)

• Oversee the Geotech work scope: Diaphragm Wall, Bored Piling, DSM, JGP, sheet piling, etc such that operations run smoothly, efficiently and in line with the project team’s requirements or at the direction of the Chief Operations Officer.
• Determine inventory/ purchasing/machinery/ personnel and other resources’ needs eg. Ascertain/ decide the right resources for the right job.
• Monitor existing direct work processes and analyse its effectiveness.
• Create strategies to improve productivity and efficiency of the direct work.
• Perform costing and tendering of Foundation / Ground Improvement Work for the company.
• Together with the HR Department, coordinate with the various project sites on their manpower matters.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned by HOD or Management.
• The duties and responsibilities stated may be revised from time to time according to the company’s operational requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least a Degree in relevant field related to the construction industry.
• At least 10 to 15 years of working experience in construction, operation or logistics, especially in Bored Piling and Geotechnical engineering works.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to represent and make timely decisions.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, financial management, and change control.
• Strong understanding of contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Willing to work in Changi area.