Project Manager (Construction/IFM)

cbre gws pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE GWS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Project Lead to lead the project management team, overseeing project execution, budgeting, and vendor management from initiation to completion.

The role requires a degree in Building/Engineering/Construction/PM, PMP preferred, at least 3 years in facility management or office renovation projects, and experience with public sector processes such as PSSCOC.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related disciplines.
• PMP certification from PMI would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in facility management and office renovation projects.
• Hands-on experience with Government-led initiatives and public sector project processes (PSSCOC) preferred.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, defining scope, objectives, timelines and alignment with organisational goals.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, including scheduling, cost estimates, and resource planning.
• Act as the main liaison between project owners, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors for clear communication and alignment.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, including tender prep, evaluation, contractor appointment and value engineering.
• Review and coordinate design submissions, ensuring compliance and timely approvals from authorities.
• Monitor progress, identify risks/delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and quality.
• Control scope, budget and changes, ensuring contractual/regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring works meet specifications, quality standards and operational expectations.
• Manage project completion and closeout, including inspections, defect rectification, warranties, final accounts and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Procurement

Stakeholder liaison/communication

Education

Degree in Building/Engineering/Construction/PM

Job description

As a CBRE Project Lead, you be responsible for leading the project management team. This includes but not limited to project execution, managing vendors, preparing project schedules/timelines and budgeting.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion

What You’ll Do

• Lead project initiation, defining scope, objectives, timelines, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, including scheduling, cost estimates, and resource planning.
• Act as the main liaison between project owners, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, including tender preparation, evaluation, contractor appointment, and value engineering.
• Review and coordinate design submissions, ensuring compliance with requirements and timely approvals from relevant authorities.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks, delays, and deviations, and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule and quality.
• Ensure effective control of scope, budget, and changes, maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, including safety standards.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring works are delivered to specification, quality standards, and operational expectations.
• Manage project completion and closeout, including inspections, defect rectification, documentation (as-builts, warranties), final accounts, and lessons learned.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Building, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or any related disciplines from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Certified as Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) would have an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and proven expertise in managing facility management related and office renovation projects.
• Hands-on experience in Government led initiatives and public sector project processes, including the use of the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) in Singapore would be highly preferred.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and accuracy.