Senior Construction Project Manager

wola recruitment pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Days Annual Leave

Performance-Based Variable Bonus

Medical & Dental Benefits

Free Annual Health Screening

Insurance Coverage

Recreational Facilities

Company Activities

Job summary

wola recruitment pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, execution and delivery of building and construction projects at Islandwide sites in Singapore.

The role covers overall project management, scheduling, site operations, budgeting, and coordination with clients, consultants and subcontractors. Candidates with experience in school, nursing home or similar building projects will have an advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (MEP) or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• At least 3 years of proven construction project management experience.
• Experience managing full project lifecycle from planning to completion is preferred.
• Experience in school, nursing home or similar building projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, budgeting, site management and contract administration.
• Familiar with progress claims, variation orders, EOT claims and construction cost control.
• Able to lead project teams, coordinate subcontractors and manage timelines effectively.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee construction projects from commencement through completion.
• Develop and implement the Project Master Programme, including construction schedules, milestones and resource planning.
• Establish project objectives aligned with contractual requirements and company targets.
• Manage project teams, site personnel, subcontractors and project resources.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure timely completion within contractual deadlines.
• Review and approve short-term construction programmes and phased work schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants and relevant authorities on construction matters.
• Ensure construction works meet project quality requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Identify and resolve construction-related issues to minimise project delays.
• Prepare and submit monthly project progress reports and progress claims.
• Manage variation orders (VO), extension-of-time (EOT) claims and related contractual matters.
• Monitor contractual obligations, project deliverables and completion deadlines.
• Prepare, monitor and control project budgets to ensure expenditure remains within approved limits.
• Develop projected S-curves for project cash-flow planning and financial monitoring.
• Implement cost-control measures for materials, plant, equipment and utilities.
• Monitor manpower allocation, direct labour costs and overtime expenditure.
• Track project financial performance and implement measures to manage costs.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contractual scope of works.
• Coordinate technical requirements with consultants, engineers, site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Contract administration

Education

Civil/MEP Engineering degree

Job description

wola recruitment pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, execution and delivery of building and construction projects at Islandwide sites in Singapore.

The role covers overall project management, scheduling, site operations, budgeting, and coordination with clients, consultants and subcontractors. Candidates with experience in school, nursing home or similar building projects will have an advantage.