Project Manager for Landed Residential Projects

BESTEC CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BESTEC CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD is seeking an in-house Project Manager to own 2 to 4 concurrent construction projects from ground-breaking to handover. You will lead site supervisors, coordinate with consultants and clients, and actively manage project margins and timelines.

Role requires strong leadership, proficiency in reading drawings, and experience with scheduling tools. You will ensure compliance with authorities, safety, and quality across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Education in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Minimum 7 years construction experience in Singapore.
• Experience managing multiple landed residential or commercial projects.
• Familiar with reading drawings and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2–4 concurrent construction projects from ground-breaking to handover.
• Lead site supervisors and coordinate with consultants and clients.
• Monitor project margins and timelines, manage variations (VOs) to protect profitability.
• Ensure compliance with local authorities and safety standards.
• Prepare monthly client progress claims and certify subcontractor progress.
• Maintain master project schedules and implement recovery plans to avoid LD.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget control

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil/Building

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview

As our in-house Project Manager, you will take full operational and financial ownership of 2 to 4 concurrent construction projects from groundbreaking to successful handover. You will lead site supervisors, coordinate closely with consultants and clients, and actively manage project margins and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Site Execution: Oversee daily operations across multiple active project sites, ensuring all structural, architectural, and M&E works align with approved drawings and quality standards.
• Budget & Financial Management: Track project expenditures against the Bill of Quantities (BQ). Proactively identify, document, and negotiate Variation Orders (VOs) to protect project profitability.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between clients, architects, Professional Engineers (PEs), and subcontractors. Lead weekly site progress meetings.
• Authority Compliance: Manage all relevant statutory submissions and clearances with local authorities including BCA, URA, PUB, NEA, and SP Group. Ensure zero safety or environmental breaches.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Evaluate, appoint, and manage subcontractors and suppliers. Verify and certify subcontractor progress claims, and prepare monthly client progress claims.
• Project Scheduling: Maintain master project timelines, identify critical path risks early, and implement recovery schedules to avoid liquidated damages (LD).

Requirements

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of construction experience in Singapore, with at least 3 years successfully managing multiple concurrent landed residential (rebuilds/A&A) or commercial projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in reading structural, architectural, and M&E drawings. Strong command of MS Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Certifications: Possession of a valid Resident Engineer (RE) registration or WSH / Safety Coordinator certification is a strong advantage.
• Network: A proven and reliable network of local subcontractors and suppliers is highly preferred.
• Mobility: Must possess a valid Class 3 driving license.
• Traits: Strong leadership, firm negotiation skills, commercially minded, and a proactive problem-solver.