Project Manager (Marine Construction)

OUNG CONSTRUCTION (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OUNG CONSTRUCTION (S) PTE LTD is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead complex marine/construction projects on-site in Singapore. You will manage client relationships, define project scopes, coordinate internal teams and external vendors, and drive on-time, within-budget delivery with strong safety oversight.

The role demands robust project management, budgeting and scheduling skills, plus experience in coordinating diverse stakeholders and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or a relevant field is required.
• Strong client and team management capabilities with high emotional intelligence.
• Solid organisational and project management skills including planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage client stakeholders and deepen client accounts to assist in ongoing business development.
• Develop project scopes and objectives with relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless project execution.
• Create detailed project plans to track progress and ensure on-time, in-scope, within-budget delivery.
• Apply verification techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems and tools and monitor safety on-site.

Skills

Client management

Team/people management

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Resource allocation

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage client stakeholders, build relationships and deepen client accounts to assist in on-going business development.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Monitor submissions and clearances from relevant authorities.
• Oversee the performance of the general contractor, site manager and other members of the construction team.
• Ensure daily coordination meeting is conducted on site.
• Identify potential or actual causes of delay and take preventive or remedial actions.
• Establish, manage and maintain the relationship with the clients, vendors, and all stakeholders.
• Manage resources such as construction materials, construction workers and equipment. Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Check safety management system and conduct periodic safety inspection. Lead safety effort in line with management direction. Report and elevate to management as needed.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Approval of project claim from clients/ sub-contractors.
• Ensure timely claim submission to clients.
• Ensure timely project timesheet submission in ERP system.
• Assist in company audit on each level (eg: ISO)
• Approve the engagement of Supplier / Sub-contractor.
• Coordinate with HR department on project recruitment's requirement.
• Prepare and attend weekly schedule meeting with management.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experiences in construction management, civil engineering or project related role.
• Possess Certificate of Project Manager Safety Course is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD etc. Knowledge in SketchUp will be an advantage.
• Strong capability in client management and team/people management. High EQ to manage and work effectively with workers and divers from different nationalities and backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations, environmental guidelines, and safety standards in marine construction.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site, sometimes in remote or offshore locations.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in various project environments.
• Willing to work beyond standard working hours to respond to client's requests and project exigencies, whenever required by projects.