Project Director (Electrical)

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile allowance

Transport allowance

Annual Bonus

Variable bonus

Job summary

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Project Director (Electrical) to lead strategic, financial, and operational execution for large-scale electrical and multi-disciplinary construction projects at Changi Airport. You will oversee a portfolio from conception to handover, align goals with business targets, and direct high-level staffing and major equipment decisions.

You will drive negotiations, manage risk and claims, and serve as the senior liaison to clients, developers, main

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE or related status preferred.
• 10+ years in electrical design and delivery for large-scale projects (hyperscale experience desirable).
• Experience reviewing vendor/electrical drawings.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to manage multiple deliverables under schedule pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic, financial, and operational execution of large-scale electrical and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Oversees portfolio of electrical projects from conception to handover.
• Ensures alignment of project goals with company objectives, growth targets, and profitability metrics.
• Directs resource allocation and major equipment investments; leads vendor partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Director (Electrical)

• Salary Package: Up till $8,000 - $15,000 basic + $80 mobile allowance + $550 transport allowance (Own vehicle or using company vehicle) + Variable bonus + Annual Bonus

• Construction & Built Environment industry and Specializing in M&E Engineering

• Location: Changi Airport

• Working Days/Timings: 5 days work week, 24/7 (On stand by mode) is required

• Employment Term: Contract (Project Basic)

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Executive Leadership: Leads the overall strategic, financial, and operational execution of large-scale electrical and multi-disciplinary construction or projects.

• Portfolio Management: Oversees multiple electrical projects or mega-project from conception to final handover.

• Corporate Alignment: Aligns project goals with the company's broader business objectives, growth targets, and profitability metrics.

• Resource Optimization: Directs company-wide resource allocation, deciding on high-level staffing, major equipment investments, and strategic vendor partnerships.

Financial & Commercial Management

• P&L Responsibility: Owns the financial performance, profitability, and cost forecasting across the entire portfolio of electrical contracts.

• Contract Negotiation: Leads negotiations for high-value client contracts, major subcontracting packages, and commercial dispute resolutions.

• Risk & Claim Management: Mitigates macro-level financial and legal risks, overseeing variations, change orders, and client claims.

Stakeholder & Client Relations

• Executive Liaison: Serves as the primary escalation point and senior representative for high-profile clients, developers, main contractors, and statutory authorities.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensures corporate governance, rigorous quality control frameworks, and top-tier Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards are enforced across all sites.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Organizational Oversight: Manages and mentors a leadership tier of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and engineering heads.

• Performance Strategy: Drives continuous improvement, implementation of digital project tracking tools, and operational efficiencies across engineering departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE or related status preferred.

• 10+ years in electrical design, and delivery for mission-critical, utility, industrial, or airport projects (hyperscale experience highly desirable).

• Experience reviewing vendor/electrical drawings.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to manage multiple deliverables under schedule pressure.