Project Director – Construction [SL]

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WECRUIT PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned construction leader to oversee projects from execution to handover. You will direct planning, risk management, safety compliance and cross‑functional coordination with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.

The role requires ensuring schedules, budgets and quality standards are met, managing subcontractor performance, and guiding project close-out activities and handover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for construction projects from execution through completion, commissioning and handover.
• Review and endorse construction plans, tender documents and contractual submissions to ensure alignment with project objectives and requirements.
• Oversee project performance against approved schedules, budgets, contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Establish project procedures and risk management measures to address construction, operational and compliance risks.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, authorities and internal teams to resolve issues and drive project progress.
• Ensure effective management of project meeting actions, outstanding matters and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, engagement and performance to support project delivery.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives to maintain the required construction standards.
• Direct project close-out activities, including defect rectification, variation management, testing, commissioning and final handover.
• Ensure the preparation and submission of completion and handover documents to the relevant authorities.
• Oversee the management of defects during the defects liability period and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive compliance with WSH requirements, organisational safety procedures and applicable statutory obligations.
• Review safety incidents and accident trends, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Promote environmental sustainability and the integration of green building strategies into project delivery.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, talent development and team performance management.
• Oversee project financial performance, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Support strategic business development and identify opportunities for organisational growth.
• Evaluate emerging construction technologies and industry developments, and implement suitable improvements to enhance productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
• Review project risks and controls to ensure compliance with the organisation’s risk management framework.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Singapore legislation, including the Building Control Act, Electricity Act, Fire Safety Act and Workplace Safety and Health Act.
• EA License No: 20C0270
• Wecruit Pte Ltd

Job description

• Provide overall leadership and direction for construction projects from execution through completion, commissioning and handover.

• Review and endorse construction plans, tender documents and contractual submissions to ensure alignment with project objectives and requirements.

• Oversee project performance against approved schedules, budgets, contractual obligations and quality standards.

• Establish project procedures and risk management measures to address construction, operational and compliance risks.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, authorities and internal teams to resolve issues and drive project progress.

• Ensure effective management of project meeting actions, outstanding matters and cross-disciplinary coordination.

• Oversee subcontractor selection, engagement and performance to support project delivery.

• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives to maintain the required construction standards.

• Direct project close-out activities, including defect rectification, variation management, testing, commissioning and final handover.

• Ensure the preparation and submission of completion and handover documents to the relevant authorities.

• Oversee the management of defects during the defects liability period and ensure timely resolution.

• Drive compliance with WSH requirements, organisational safety procedures and applicable statutory obligations.

• Review safety incidents and accident trends, and implement corrective and preventive measures.

• Promote environmental sustainability and the integration of green building strategies into project delivery.

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, talent development and team performance management.

• Oversee project financial performance, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

• Support strategic business development and identify opportunities for organisational growth.

• Evaluate emerging construction technologies and industry developments, and implement suitable improvements to enhance productivity, quality and cost efficiency.

• Review project risks and controls to ensure compliance with the organisation’s risk management framework.

• Ensure compliance with relevant Singapore legislation, including the Building Control Act, Electricity Act, Fire Safety Act and Workplace Safety and Health Act.
  

• EA License No: 20C0270

• Wecruit Pte Ltd