Project Manager (Smart Utility) / 2 Years Contract (Up to $7000/mth)

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to oversee industrial automation and control system projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience and a background in EMS/BMS/PLC systems. Responsibilities include managing projects from pre-sales through installation and commissioning. Strong knowledge of SCADA and IoT projects is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the EMS/BMS/PLC industry preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management is required.
• Experience with SCADA products and IoT projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from pre-sales to customer acceptance.
• Supervise and motivate the project team during all phases.
• Ensure successful installation, commissioning, and handover of projects.

Skills

Project management

Understanding of industrial networks/protocols

Experience with SCADA

IoT project experience

Ability to read construction drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

BMS (Building Management Systems)

EMS (Energy Management Systems)

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

Job description

This position is responsible for managing multiple projects from pre‑sales to customer acceptance. This includes the supervision, direction, and motivation of the project team during planning, design, installation, start‑up, commissioning, and handover phases.

Summary: The product being managed is industrial automation and control system projects — including software, hardware, communications, and integration of energy management, building automation, and IoT solutions — from initial sales through installation, commissioning, and handover.

The project manager is responsible for managing complex projects involving automation, building management, and industrial control systems, including:

• EMS (Energy Management Systems): Systems that monitor and control energy consumption in buildings or facilities.
• BMS (Building Management Systems): Integrated systems to manage building operations like HVAC, lighting, security, and fire systems.
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers): Hardware used to control industrial processes.
• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition): Systems for remote monitoring and control of industrial processes.
• IoT (Internet of Things) projects: Connected devices and sensors for automation and data gathering.
• Industrial networks/protocols such as BACnet, Ethernet‑IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and Modbus are mentioned, which are used to enable communication between devices in these systems.
• Additional experience in Solar PV and Battery Storage projects suggests involvement in renewable energy and storage integration projects.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
• 5+ Years of Experience in the EMS/BMS/PLC industry with an understanding of overall design will be preferred.
• 5+ Years of Experience in Project Management.
• Experience in industrial networks/protocols such as BACnet, Ethernet‑IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus etc will be preferred.
• Experience in SCADA products and IoT projects is a must.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, including mechanical and electrical drawings.