Project Manager (Infrastructure / Civil Engineering)

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced project manager in civil engineering. This role requires managing the entire project lifecycle, coordinating with stakeholders, and overseeing specialist engineering activities. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 12 years' experience in civil construction, including significant project management experience. Knowledge of local regulations and proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential. Candidates with a Class 3 Singapore Driving License will have an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in civil/infrastructure construction.
• 7+ years in managing design and construction teams for large projects.
• Experience in tunnelling, deep excavation, or underground works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee specialist civil engineering activities and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover, ensuring delivery in accordance with schedule, budget, safety, and quality KPIs.
• Coordinate with clients (LTA, PUB, JTC, NParks), consultants, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals, secure permits, and ensure compliance with authorities’ requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project master schedules, method of construction, temporary works strategies, manpower and resource allocation for complex civil works.
• Oversee specialised civil engineering activities including deep excavation, ERSS, piling, diaphragm walls, strutting, tunnelling (TBM/NATM), and underground structures.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contractual compliance, adherence to scope, safety standards, and specifications.
• Monitor project cost, prepare monthly progress reports, and manage variation orders, delay analysis, EOT submissions, and claims in accordance with contract conditions.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, MOM requirements, and implement robust project safety management and risk controls.
• Conduct routine site inspections, interface with utilities (SP Group, PUB, Singtel) and resolve engineering / construction issues to avoid delays.
• Liaise with internal departments (Commercial, Technical, M&E, QAQC, BIM) to ensure coordinated project delivery and technical resolution.
• Review and approve project documentation, method statements, construction drawings, temporary works submissions, and regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent recognized by the PE Board or qualification acceptable to the Commissioner of Building Control as eligible for application as a Resident Engineer or Recognized Degree in the relevant field subject to the acceptance of the SO.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in civil/infrastructure construction, including 7+ years in managing design and construction teams for civil projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Proven delivery of at least 2 major infrastructure projects from commencement to handover.
• Direct experience in LTA/PUB projects, tunnelling, deep excavation or underground works is strongly preferred.
• Familiar with Singapore codes of practice, LTA requirements, contract conditions, and local regulatory processes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project; experience with monitoring systems (incl. instrumentation, CCTV) preferred.
• Registered with PE Board / BCA (RE) is an advantage.
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems with real-time constraints, and drive stakeholders to resolution.
• Class 3 Singapore Driving License is an advantage.