Senior Civil Engineer (Civil Projects Support)

penta-ocean construction company limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

penta-ocean construction company limited is seeking a Senior Manager (Civil Projects Support) to direct strategic growth for marine civil projects. You will lead tendering and proposal strategies, secure major wins, and ensure robust governance across regional operations.

You will drive leadership and talent development, monitor safety and quality, and foster cross-cultural teams, while strengthening relationships with government agencies and port authorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of engineering experience with a Civil Engineering degree.
• At least 10 years in managing marine civil works, harbour or marine facilities.
• Proven track record in dredging, reclamation and large-scale marine projects.
• Completed one marine project cycle with at least S$400 million contract value as a manager.
• Experience managing Joint Venture (JV) projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for marine civil projects and growth.
• Lead tendering, bidding strategies, and major proposals/JV structures.
• Oversight of governance, safety, schedule, and cost performance.
• Mentor engineers; build high-performing regional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

ICT

BIM/CIM

Remote monitoring

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager (Civil Projects Support) provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational leadership for marine and offshore civil engineering projects.

This role is responsible for driving business growth by leading tendering and proposal strategies, securing major project wins, ensuring sound project governance, and building high-performing teams across regional operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Strategy & Market Expansion

• Formulate mid- to long-term business strategies and annual plans for the marine works business (ports, coastal protection, offshore wind, and infrastructure renewal).
• Define bidding strategies, assess project risks and profitability, and make key decisions on major proposals and JV structures.
• Establish and strengthen strategic relationships with government agencies, port authorities, and key industry stakeholders.

2. Project Governance & Technical Oversight

• Review construction methods, schedules, cost structures, and risk assessments from the planning stage of marine civil projects.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for complex, large-scale marine operations, addressing risks such as sea conditions, vessel logistics, and regulatory restrictions.
• Conduct project performance reviews (schedule, quality, safety, and cost) and lead root cause analysis for critical incidents or claims.

3. Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Define division-wide KPIs for safety, quality, and cost; introduce modern technologies (e.g., ICT, BIM/CIM, remote monitoring) to improve efficiency.
• Enforce stringent marine safety frameworks covering vessel operations, diving activities, and coastal safety.
• Optimize procurement strategies and partnerships with specialized marine subcontractors and equipment suppliers.

4. Leadership & Talent Development

• Manage team resource planning, recruitment, and succession planning for key technical and managerial roles.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-career engineers in specialized marine engineering practices.
• Lead organizational change, promote high compliance and safety standards, and foster an inclusive, cross-cultural team environment.

Job Requirements:

1. Minimum 25 years of engineering experience with a degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field from a recognized institution.

2. At least 10 years of experience in managing marine civil engineering works, especially involvement in harbour, marine facilities projects.

3. Proven track record in the construction of

• Dredging & Reclamation Works: More than 10mil m3 dredging and 150 ha reclamation
• Reclamation work for Container Terminal by Caisson more than 90 Nos, height exceeding 25m, total wharf line of over 3 km
• Soil Improvement Work by Cement Deep Mixing or Cement Pipe Mixing: more than 1mil m3

4. Completed 1 full cycle of a marine project with at least S$400 million contract value as a management member.

5. Management experience in Joint Venture (JV) projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Leadership and project management skills
• Excellent team player, good interpersonal skills
• Superior management and delegation capabilities
• High level of financial responsibilities
• Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills