Project Manager (Construction)

tiong seng civil engineering (private) limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiong Seng Holdings Limited in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee building projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality and EHS compliance.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with clients and consultants, and manage master programmes, budgets, and subcontractors to meet milestones and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management and/or site coordination for building projects.
• Strong expertise in construction management, project planning, and contractual administration with a lean approach to cost and resource management.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to meet project milestones and targets.
• Proactive problem-solving skills focused on strategic project outcomes.
• Data-driven approach to improve efficiency and productivity through measurement and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project startup and execution plans to meet targets for time, cost, quality, resources, EHS, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants to manage authority submissions, planning, construction, and EHS compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and direct professional and technical teams daily to achieve project objectives and maintain site progress.
• Review and update the master programme, define project milestones, and set pull-planning targets to control site progress effectively.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure adherence to performance targets in time, cost, quality, and safety.
• Monitor and control project budgets and oversee all contractual matters to ensure compliance and financial discipline.
• Drive the adoption of innovative construction methodologies to enhance productivity and implement lean construction practices.
• Foster collaboration and commitment within the project team to achieve performance targets and project goals.
• Support the Business Unit Head or Project Director in tendering and proposal activities to secure new projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Lean construction

Education

Degree in Building or Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Company Overview

• Tiong Seng Holdings Limited (SGX: BFI) is a leading Singapore-based construction and civil engineering firm with over 65 years of experience. Listed on the SGX Main Board, it specializes in building construction, engineering solutions, and property development, holding the highest BCA grading A1.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of building projects within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role involves managing a project team, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with EHS and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project start-up and execution plans to meet targets for time, cost, quality, resources, EHS, and contractual obligations


• Coordinate with clients and consultants to manage authority submissions, planning, construction, and EHS compliance throughout the project lifecycle


• Lead and direct professional and technical teams daily to achieve project objectives and maintain site progress


• Review and update the master programme, define project milestones, and set pull-planning targets to control site progress effectively


• Manage subcontractors to ensure adherence to performance targets in time, cost, quality, and safety


• Monitor and control project budgets and oversee all contractual matters to ensure compliance and financial discipline


• Drive the adoption of innovative construction methodologies to enhance productivity and implement lean construction practices


• Foster collaboration and commitment within the project team to achieve performance targets and project goals


• Support the Business Unit Head or Project Director in tendering and proposal activities to secure new projects

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Building, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline


• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management and/or site coordination for building projects


• Strong expertise in construction management, project planning, and contractual administration with a lean approach to cost and resource management


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to meet project milestones and targets


• Proactive problem-solving skills focused on strategic project outcomes


• Data-driven approach to improve efficiency and productivity through measurement and analysis

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, commercial, institutional, or government projects