Project Manager (Specialist) – Underground Utility Works

RB ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Engineering Pte. Ltd. requires a seasoned project leader to drive end-to-end planning and execution of underground utility projects in Singapore.

You will coordinate with PUB, SP PowerGrid, Gas and Telecom authorities, supervise site teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure QA/QC and HSE compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The role demands strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and hands-on leadership to deliver on time, within scope, and to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing underground utility projects.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple authorities and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and safety culture.
• Experience in budgeting, scheduling, and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, scheduling, and execution of underground utility projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with PUB, SP PowerGrid, Gas, Telecom for approvals and inspections.
• Supervise site engineers, civil supervisors, and subcontractors; assign roles and monitor performance.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Control costs, approve procurement, and optimise resource usage across teams.
• Oversee QA/QC procedures and ensure compliance with local codes and standards.
• Ensure HSE compliance and conduct site safety audits and investigations as needed.
• Coordinate testing, handover, and as-built documentation with authorities and clients.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning, scheduling, and execution of underground utility projects, including:
  Sewer lines
  SPPG (Power Ducts)
  Telecom conduits
  PUB water pipelines
  Gas pipelines
  Manholes and chambers
• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, milestones, and resource plans.
• Ensure adherence to budget, scope, and timeline.

2. Stakeholder and Authority Coordination

• Liaise with government authorities (PUB, SP PowerGrid, Gas, Telecom) for design approvals, permits, and inspections.
• Manage communications with clients, consultants, and third-party utility providers.
• Conduct coordination meetings to resolve utility clashes and interface issues.

3. Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide the work of site engineers, civil supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Assign roles and responsibilities to the project team and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Motivate teams to achieve productivity, safety, and quality targets.

4. Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks (e.g., utility conflicts, environmental issues, delays).
• Develop mitigation strategies and implement preventive measures.
• Resolve technical, commercial, and site-related issues promptly.

5. Cost and Resource Management

• Control project costs and track expenditures against the budget.
• Approve the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor works.
• Optimise the usage of manpower, equipment, and materials.

6. Quality Control and Compliance

• Oversee the implementation of QA/QC procedures across all utility work.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, local codes, and authority standards (e.g., LTA, PUB, EMA).
• Review and approve method statements, ITPS, and test results.

7. Safety Oversight

• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Monitor implementation of safety plans during excavation, trenching, and confined space work.
• Conduct regular site audits and lead incident investigations when necessary.

8. Documentation and Reporting

• Monitor and approve daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, permits, approvals, and change orders.
• Prepare and submit reports to clients, stakeholders, and senior management.

9. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover

• Coordinate final inspections and testing (hydrostatic, air, mandrel, etc.) with relevant authorities.
• Ensure all as-built drawings and documentation are completed.
• Oversee project handover procedures, including punch list closures and client approvals.