Project Manager, Lightning (Tourism Industry)

ONION SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ONION SEARCH PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead lighting, AV, multimedia, and integrated experience projects in Singapore from tender to handover, coordinating with local and China-based teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and at least 5 years in lighting Design & Build, with familiarity in nightscape/outdoor lighting as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering or project management field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lighting design & build projects, preferably in local Singapore commercial, landscape or architectural lighting.
• Strong contract awareness, risk identification and on-site problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with nightscape and outdoor lighting projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead lighting, AV, multimedia, and integrated experience projects from tender to final handover.
• Review scopes, develop technical proposals, estimate costs, plan projects, and prepare tender docs.
• Develop and control schedules, budgets, resources, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure progress and quality.
• Collaborate with China-based teams on planning, procurement, and delivery.
• Oversee site installation, testing, commissioning, QA, safety, and documentation.
• Review drawings and coordinate interfaces among systems (electrical, lighting, AV, control).
• Manage variations, subcontractors, progress claims, and project costs.
• Identify and resolve technical, scheduling, and site issues throughout lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore regulations and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Lighting Design & Build

Project Management

Budget & Scheduling

Risk Management

Contract Awareness

On-site Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Building Electrical, Lighting Design, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related disciplines

Job description

Our client is a new local start-up with their HQ based in Beijing. The ideal candidate is to be part of a catalyst in this monumental transformation period in Singapore Tourism Industry.

Our client is a world-leading provider of lighting and spectacular technology solutions, specialising in architectural lighting, cultural tourism and digital experience projects. The company integrates innovative lighting technology, multimedia and creative design to deliver immersive, visually engaging experiences for landmark developments, attractions and public spaces.

They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead lighting, AV, multimedia, and integrated experience projects in Singapore from tender through final handover, collaborating closely with local and China-based teams.

JOB DIMENSION (SCOPE)

• Manage lighting, AV, multimedia, and integrated experience projects from tender preparation to final handover, ensuring timely and quality delivery
• Support tender preparation by reviewing scope, developing technical proposals, estimating costs, planning projects, and preparing tender documentation
• Develop and control project schedules, budgets, resources, and execution plans to meet project objectives
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, architects, main contractors, M&E contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and technical teams to ensure smooth project progress
• Collaborate with China-based management and technical teams on project planning, technical coordination, procurement, and delivery activities
• Oversee site installation, testing, commissioning, inspections, quality assurance, safety compliance, and project documentation management
• Review and interpret technical and electrical drawings, coordinating interfaces among electrical, lighting, AV, control, and other systems
• Manage project variations, subcontractor works, progress claims, and project costs to maintain financial control
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical, scheduling, and site issues proactively throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all project activities comply with Singapore construction regulations and workplace safety requirements
• Communicate clearly and manage stakeholders to facilitate coordination and problem resolution

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Building Electrical, Lighting Design, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing lighting Design & Build projects. Experience in local Singapore commercial, landscape or architectural lighting projects is preferred, familiarity with nightscape and outdoor lighting projects is an advantage.
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle Design & Build projects. Able to independently manage project budget, timeline and subcontractors, liaise with clients and consultants. Strong contract awareness, risk identification and on-site problem-solving skills.
• Relevant safety certifications are preferred: WSH safety officer certificate, BCA construction management related certificates.