Project Manager

CARATS&CO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CARATS&CO PTE. LTD.

in Singapore seeks an experienced project manager to lead and coordinate the project management team, working with Sales, Design and Production while coordinating with main contractors and subcontractors to ensure installation, sign positioning and logistics meet schedule, budget and safety targets. The role requires a Diploma in a related field and at least 3 years of PM experience; signage/display PM experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma in any discipline or equivalent with relevant professional qualifications preferred (Civil Engineering, Property Development/Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design).
• At least 3 years of project management experience.
• Experience in signage and display systems project management is an advantage.
• Self-starter with good interpersonal and organisational skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide administrative and coordination support to the project management team and liaise with Sales, Design and Production departments and external stakeholders.
• Supervise on-site work teams, contractors and sub-contractors from project inception to handover, aiming to meet deadlines, quality, cost and safety targets.
• Coordinate client design requirements, shop drawings, detailing and installation issues with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot site issues and resolve them with minimal disruption while meeting client expectations.
• Assist in scheduling, permits to work, method statements, risk assessments, progress monitoring and meetings; track design changes and progress claims.
• Compile and submit project documentation, shop drawings, as-built drawings and photos to clients, consultants and authorities; support claims.
• Prepare/close project matters such as performance bonds, insurance, manuals, warranty and DLP; lead ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering / related

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• To lead and provide administrative and coordination support to the project management team and work closely with internal stakeholders i.e.: Sales, Design, Production departments and external stakeholders i.e.: main contractors and other sub-contractors regarding sign positioning, site installation, and logistics;
• Manage and supervise our own on-site work teams, contractors and sub-contractors working onsite from project inception to handover with a view to achieving set targets on deadline, quality, cost and safety;
• Liaise with Sales, Design & Production departments as well as with contractors and sub-contractors on client’s design requirements, shop drawings, detailing, installation issues, etc.;
• Troubleshoot problems arising and rectify/resolve site issues at minimal cost and inconvenience to everyone whilst meeting clients’ expectations at the same time;
• Work closely with the Project & Production Directors as well as the Sales teams on project scheduling, application of permits to work i.e.: preparation of method statements, risk assessments (RAs), and progress monitoring which includes attending site/design meetings, keeping track of design changes, decisions taken/made by clients, progress claim billings, and other administrative paper-works;
• Responsible for tracking, coordinating, maintaining, compiling and submission of project documentation/shop drawings/as-built drawings/photos, etc. for submission to clients, consultants and other authorities as required, and for claims purposes;
• Compilation and submission of applications to various authorities for licenses, permits, etc.;
• To assist in preparing/closing off project matters such as project performance bonds, insurance, operating manuals, warranty, and defect liability period (DLP);
• To lead and manage ad-hoc project(s);
• Perform other tasks and assignments as may be delegated.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess at least a good diploma in any discipline and those with relevant professional qualifications in Civil Engineering, Property Development/Real Estate Management, Architecture, Interior Design or equivalent will be preferred.
• At least 3 years of project management experience.
• Those with signage and display systems project management experience will have an added advantage.
• A self-starter and a committed team player with an analytical mind, good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Good competency with MS Office applications and project management software and possesses a valid driving licence.