Project Director (Bored Piling/ Geotechnical Engineering)

ONION SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Onion Search Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Project Director to oversee geotech scope including diaphragm wall, bored piling and related works, ensuring project alignment with senior management.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in construction/geotechnical fields, strong leadership, strategic thinking, risk and financial management, and can engage stakeholders at all levels; willingness to work in Changi area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large projects in construction or geotechnical works.
• Ability to organize resources and manage project risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.
• Knowledge of contractual and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geotech scope and ensure smooth operations per COO guidance.
• Determine resource needs including manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor processes and develop productivity improvement strategies.
• Lead costing and tendering for foundation and ground improvement works.
• Coordinate with project sites on manpower with HR.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change control

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.

Onion Search Pte Ltd

EA License No: 24C2108

EA Personnel: Clover Lai Kah Wai

EA Personnel No: R24120119