Project Director – Electrical | Major Infrastructure Project

STAFFLINK SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

STAFFLINK SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking an experienced leader to drive large-scale electrical and multidisciplinary construction projects in Singapore. The role covers strategic direction, financial oversight, and senior stakeholder management, ensuring projects meet quality, schedule and commercial targets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years in the field, and a PE qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• PE qualification or relevant professional status preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical design, engineering and project delivery.
• Experience in mission-critical, utility, industrial, infrastructure or airport projects.
• Willing to be on 24/7 standby when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, financial and operational leadership for large-scale electrical and multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Oversee a major electrical project from planning through to final handover.
• Align project objectives with profitability targets and growth strategies.
• Lead high-level resource planning including manpower, equipment and subcontractors.
• Act as senior escalation point for clients and authorities, ensuring governance and EHS compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Location: East
• Monday - Friday: 8.30AM - 6PM
• Expected Onboarding: Q1 2027
• Standby Requirement: 24/7 standby may be required depending on project and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Project Leadership

• Provide overall strategic, financial and operational leadership for large-scale electrical and multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Oversee a major electrical project from planning and execution through to final handover.
• Align project objectives with business goals, profitability targets and long-term growth strategies.
• Lead high-level resource planning, including manpower, equipment, subcontractors and strategic vendor partnerships.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Take ownership of project financial performance, profitability, budgeting and cost forecasting.
• Lead negotiations for major client contracts, subcontract packages and commercial agreements.
• Oversee variations, change orders, claims and commercial disputes.

  Stakeholder & Client Management

  • Act as the senior escalation point for key clients, developers, main contractors and relevant authorities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure project governance, quality standards and EHS requirements are consistently maintained.
  • Provide strategic direction to ensure project milestones, quality and commercial objectives are achieved.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) qualification or relevant professional status is preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical design, engineering and project delivery.
  • Strong experience in mission-critical, utility, industrial, infrastructure or airport projects.
  • Experience in large-scale or hyperscale projects will be highly advantageous.
  • Experienced in reviewing and approving electrical/vendor drawings and technical submissions.
  • Willing to be on 24/7 standby when required, despite the standard 5-day work week.