Project Manager

Yeng Tong Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of large civil projects. The ideal candidate has a Master’s/Degree in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in civil works, including dredging and wharf construction. Strong leadership, analytical, and client-facing skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil works, dredging, construction of piers/wharfs.
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice.
• Experience in project management and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Carry out project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Meet with clients to clarify project requirements.
• Monitor work progress and ensure quality.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Masters/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

• Carry out project planning, scheduling, cost control, good documentation system and projectmanagement.

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.

• Responsible to participate in the contract review to evaluate company’s capability to fulfil contract order requirements that include involvement in the tender clarification meeting with the prospective client.

• Ensure that all aspects meet the government regulations and standards, including safety of works, inspections and testing of equipment and machinery, training needs of staff.

• Control and monitor work progress and ensure work quality.

• Oversee the effective management of project activities to assure timely delivery and low wastage.

• Overall planning and controlling of the cost of project execution.

• Manage and lead a group of engineers and construction managers.

• Overall co-ordination of the work progress of large and complex projects.

• Co-ordination with other departments on issues affecting project work.

• Liaise with government/statutory authorities, consultants, clients, suppliers etc.

• Provide timely project progress reporting to management.

• Attending project execution meetings.

• Responsible for application for the required consent / permits from the relevant statutory board or regulatory body – e.g. Port Singapore Authority (PSA), ministry of manpower.

• Detect project problems and ensure effective corrective measures are executed.

• Other ad-hoc duties required to carry out.

Requirements

• Possess excellent client/facing, good interpersonal skills/people management skills, good communication skills and negotiation skills and possess strong leadership qualities.

• Efficient, good analytical skills and able to work independently.

• Masters/Degree in Civil & Engineering or equivalent, recognized universities under the BCA is a plus.

• Minimum 10 years of Experience. Experience in Civil Works, Dredging, revetment, construction of pier/wharf.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Primavera and AutoCad.

• Able to start work immediately or within short notice.