PROJECT MANAGER

INNOVATIVE CONTRACTORS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage various project phases, ensuring compliance and successful completion. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors. Responsibilities include project scheduling, safety leadership, and coordination of teams to achieve project goals. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing construction teams.
• Excellent communication abilities to maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract terms and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design and construction teams for project execution.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders to resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed project schedules and coordinate project activities.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure supplies meet project requirements.
• Review design documents and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce safety standards.
• Allocate resources and manage responsibilities for project phases.

Job description

Job Description – Construction Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Management

• Develop, lead, and manage design and construction teams to ensure projects are executed in a structured, systematic, and well-programmed manner.
• Provide clear direction and exercise effective control over technical and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the entire project team—from site managers to general workers—to achieve successful and timely project completion without compromising safety or quality.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.

2. Client, Contractor & Stakeholder Relations

• Maintain strong industrial, contractual, and commercial relationships with clients, consultants, authorities, and other external parties.
• Conduct informal and formal meetings with clients/main contractors to resolve conflicts, address feedback, and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Ensure all consultant and client instructions are properly documented and communicated to subordinates and subcontractors.

3. Contract, Technical & Commercial Compliance

• Fully understand all awarded contract documents, including technical specifications, drawings, bill of quantities, and pricing.
• Ensure site teams comply with technical specifications, approved drawings, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Review contract terms and address discrepancies with main contractors or subcontractors when necessary.
• Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and finalizing subcontractors, including negotiation of pricing while maintaining cost budgets.

4. Planning, Programming & Coordination

• Prepare detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, adopting the most practical and efficient construction methods.
• Develop site organization charts, site layout plans, temporary facilities plans, and sequence-of-work programs.
• Coordinate all activities carried out by the project team and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Consult with specialist subcontractors to determine the most appropriate construction methods in advance.

5. Procurement & Material Control

• Liaise with the procurement team to ensure purchase orders accurately reflect project requirements.
• Ensure all procured materials comply with contract specifications and conduct inspections to verify quality and conformity.
• Conduct factory visits to assess supplier capabilities in meeting quality, delivery, and schedule commitments.
• Monitor vendor and subcontractor fabrication schedules and quality control performance.

6. Technical Oversight & Problem Resolution

• Review project design documents provided by clients, consultants, or architects and interpret them accurately for execution.
• Determine project specifications through technical studies, product design reviews, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Prepare cost estimates and support the commercial team as required.
• Resolve unexpected technical issues and challenges that arise on-site during construction.

7. Safety Leadership

• Chair project-level safety meetings and participate in consultant/main contractor Safety Coordinating Committee meetings.
• Ensure all safety requirements are implemented, adhered to, and enforced across the project team.

8. Resource & Responsibility Management

• Identify project phases, assign responsibilities, allocate resources, and review subcontractor bids to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Ensure proper coordination between internal teams and subcontractors for efficient project execution.