Project Director - Change Control

TURNER & TOWNSEND PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Change Control Manager in Singapore. This role is responsible for overseeing the Management of Change process for an advanced waste treatment facility, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective implementation of changes. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in waste management and waste-to-energy facilities. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and project control tools is essential, alongside an engineering degree and advanced management qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the Management of Change process at the facility.
• Chair Change Review Meetings and coordinate reviews.
• Ensure risk assessments are integrated into deliverables.

Skills

Change control governance

Stakeholder leadership

Process safety integration

Documentation control

Education

Engineering degree

Advanced management qualifications

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).