Project Director - Change Control

Turner & Townsend; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and project management firm in Singapore seeks a Change Control Manager to oversee the Management of Change (MoC) process for a state-of-the-art integrated waste treatment facility. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, at least 15 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, and a strong understanding of compliance standards. This role is crucial for ensuring operational reliability and safety across diverse waste treatment systems in alignment with Singapore regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with multi-technology waste treatment plants.
• Hands-on involvement in commissioning and operations setup.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Management of Change (MoC) process.
• Chair Change Review Meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements.

Skills

Expertise in change control governance

Detail-oriented documentation

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

The Change Control Manager will lead the Management of Change (MoC) process for an advanced integrated solid waste treatment facility - ensuring all technical, operational and organizational changes are risk-assessed, approved, implemented and verified before commissioning and handover. This role safeguards safety, compliance, and reliability across waste-to-energy, anaerobic digestion, and resource recovery systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and govern the facility’s MoC process, including but not limited to categorization, workflows, andescalation for normal and emergency changes.
• Chair Change Review Meetings and coordinate cross-functional reviews (Client, Operations, Engineering,EHS, Maintenance, IT/OT).
• Ensure risk assessments (HAZOP, LOPA, PSSR) are completed and integrated into engineering deliverables.
• Maintain accurate documentation updates (P&IDs, SOPs, control logic, OT cybersecurity baselines) andensure training for affected personnel.
• Align all changes with Singapore regulatory requirements (WSH Act, NEA, SCDF) and ISO standards.
• Track KPIs for change control performance and lead audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical/Electrical)with advanced management qualifications.
• Minimum 15 yearsin large-scale infrastructure projects, including integrated waste management and waste-to-energy facilities.
• Proven experience delivering multi-technology waste treatment plants(WtE, anaerobic digestion, MBT) under Public-Private Partnership (PPP)models in Singapore and the region.
• Hands‑on involvement in commissioning and operations setup, including ISO system roll‑out and achieving certifications.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, bespoke contract administration, statutory authority liaison, and compliance planning.
• Familiarity with project control tools (MS Project, AutoCAD).

Core Competencies

• Expertise in change control governance for complex process facilities.
• Ability to integrate process safety principles into operational readiness.
• Strong stakeholder leadership across technical and regulatory domains.
• Detail‑oriented with disciplined documentation and configuration control.

Preferred

• Experience with Singapore waste treatment projects and regional integrated waste facilities.
• Membership in recognized engineering bodies (e.g., ASME, IES).