Senior Construction GM: Strategy, Delivery & Growth

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD., a Singapore-based construction company, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the project team and drive strategic growth.

You will oversee major construction initiatives, align project execution with budget, schedule, quality, and safety standards, and mentor senior leaders. The role demands 15+ years in construction with 5+ in senior management, deep knowledge of contracts, cost control, and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Accountancy, Finance, or Business.
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience, preferably within the construction sector.
• At least 5 years in a senior management or General Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, contracts, project management, and cost control.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, profitability management, cash flow, and commercial decisions.
• Excellent leadership and communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of BCA regulations and workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from pre-construction planning through to successful completion, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Monitor overall project performance, costs, timelines, quality standards and site safety.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to project, site and management teams.
• Oversee project budgets, profitability, cash flow and commercial performance.
• Review and manage variations, claims, contracts and significant project costs to safeguard the company's commercial interests.
• Lead tendering, pricing and business development initiatives, identifying opportunities to support the company's growth.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and other key business partners.
• Mentor, lead and develop the management and project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure all projects comply with BCA regulations, workplace safety requirements and other statutory obligations.
• Provide regular updates on business, financial and project performance to the Managing Director and Board.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cost control

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Accountancy, Finance, or Business

Job description

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD., a Singapore-based construction company, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the project team and drive strategic growth.

You will oversee major construction initiatives, align project execution with budget, schedule, quality, and safety standards, and mentor senior leaders. The role demands 15+ years in construction with 5+ in senior management, deep knowledge of contracts, cost control, and strong financial acumen.