Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager (Civil Infrastructure / Maintenance Project)

CHC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of project management experience in the local construction industry. Responsibilities include managing project deliverables, preparing reports, and guiding team members to meet objectives effectively. Candidates who can start on short notice will have an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience in the local construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing at least one full project cycle with a project value of $50M or above.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to lead teams and manage subcontractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage successful and effective project execution within specified timelines and budgets.
• Oversee project budget controls and implement strategies to reduce delivery costs.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Planning

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage successful and effective project execution, including planning, implementation, scheduling, monitoring, and handover within specified timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee project budget controls, track expenditures, and implement strategies to reduce project delivery costs.
• Review and analyze contract documents and drawings. Communicate and negotiate with consultants, clients, authorities, and contractors on engineering, contractual, and project implementation matters.
• Monitor overall productivity and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards, as well as all applicable permits.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to stakeholders.
• Define roles and responsibilities clearly for team members and ensure their deliverables meet scope and schedule requirements.
• Supervise and guide team members to ensure compliance with project standards and objectives.

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore, is an advantage.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience in the local construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing at least one full project cycle with a project value of $50M or above.
• Prior experience with LTA and PUB projects is preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to lead teams and manage subcontractors effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting high standards and deadlines.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and driven by excellence.
• Proficient in MS Project.
• Candidates who can start work on short notice will have an advantage.