Project Manager (M&E )

waterland services pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterland Services Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager (M&E) to lead mechanical and electrical projects from pre-construction planning through completion in Singapore. You will oversee tender support, engineering coordination, and delivery, ensuring safety, quality and cost control.

The role requires 5+ years in M&E project management, strong leadership and communications skills, and familiarity with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in M&E project management.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with Singapore construction practices, local authority requirements, and codes of practice.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction / Tender Support: review tender drawings/specs, identify design issues and coordinate with clients/consultants, review quantity take-offs, propose value engineering, assist during tender evaluation and planning.
• Project Management: manage M&E projects from start to finish, coordinate with clients/subcontractors/suppliers, develop schedules and allocate resources, monitor progress, budgets, procurement, and documentation.
• Project Close-Out: oversee defect rectification, collect as-built docs and handover, support DLP and final account negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Waterland Services Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager (M&E) to lead mechanical and electrical projects from pre‑construction planning through project completion. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, tender support, engineering coordination, project execution, and successful delivery while ensuring quality, safety, cost control, and compliance with Singapore regulations.

Pre-Construction / Tender Support

• Review tender drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Identify design discrepancies, technical issues, and potential risks, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and the tender team to resolve them.
• Review quantity take-offs and material requirements for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical input and value engineering proposals to support cost-effective project execution.
• Assist the Project Director during tender evaluation, project planning, and engineering coordination.

Project Management

• Manage M&E projects from commencement through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Develop project schedules and allocate manpower, materials, and resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, procurement, and material delivery schedules.
• Review subcontractor progress claims, variations, and project documentation.
• Attend project meetings and prepare project progress reports.
• Resolve technical, contractual, and operational issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements, statutory regulations, and company policies.
• Lead and supervise engineers, site supervisors, and project staff to achieve project objectives.

Project Close‑Out

• Monitor project completion and oversee defect rectification works.
• Ensure the timely collection and submission of as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties, testing and commissioning reports, and other project close‑out documentation.
• Manage final account negotiations and project handover to clients.
• Support the maintenance team during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), where required.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in M&E project management.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with Singapore construction practices, local authority requirements, and relevant codes of practice.
• Strong problem‑solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both residential and commercial M&E projects.
• Knowledge of M&E filtration systems is an added advantage.
• Experience in value engineering and tender support will be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging engineering projects.

Waterland Services Pte Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.