Senior Design Engineer (Data Center Project)

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Program Manager in Singapore with over 15 years of experience in project management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) and possesses strong skills in commercial analysis, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Total relevant experience: 15 years above.
• Knowledge of engineering, design and construction concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Study project charter and objectives; Understand client requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for resource availability.
• Analyse commercial scope and profitability targets.
• Monitor compliance with HSE norms.
• Conduct meetings with clients on project status.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial analysis

Engineering concepts

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree of Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Program Management

• Study project charter and objectives; Gain an understanding of client requirements, financial / non-financial resources, risks and constraints etc.
• Review the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for relevant sections, divisions etc. created by team
• Anticipate assets and resource requirements for various sections / divisions of the project
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, secure approvals and drive timely availability of resources (financial, non-financial)
• Monitor and review the deployment of assets to verify their optimal usage
• Conduct cross-functional meetings with multiple stakeholders to integrate their working, anticipate potential issues / risks (such as to cost overrun, safety of teams, environmental compliance)
• Resolve such problems / risks , mediate conflicts (e.g. between safety and commercial) and escape issues to supervisor for timely resolution

Commercial Management

• Analyse commercial scope, cost estimates, profitability targets, cash flow requirements, reporting requirements etc. of project module/ assigned project with Commercial Manager
• Identify potential issues that could adversely impact commercial parameters (such as profitability, cash flow, etc.) and recommend mitigation plans to supervisor
• Coordinate with various internal functions (such as finance, engineering, project teams) and external parties (such as contractors, sub-contractors clients) for execution of project activities
• Raise escalations to supervisor as needed to secure financial resources in a timely basis
• Report current status and forecast future of key financial metrics on project to supervisor on an ongoing basis
• Identify sub-contractors for outsourcing activities and secure approval on the selection of final sub-contractors
• Negotiate technical / commercial terms and conditions with contractors and sub-contractors to optimise operational costs

Engineering Management

• Understand drawings submitted by the Engineering Manager (such as permanent works engineering, installation engineering) and develop a comprehensive understanding of the implications for the project
• Participate in regular design reviews (such as for constructability), understand end-products of Engineering (such as 3-D modelling) and direct project team members to deliver as committed
• Monitor plans and deliverables in line with Engineering plans and resolve on-going issues that may arise
• Review key deliverables for adherence to quality and design requirements

HSE Management

• Incorporate HSE best-practices and norms in all operational activities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Monitor compliance with HSE norms and guidelines and timely reporting of key metrics; Direct team to review deviations and track closure of non-compliances
• Oversee adoption of safety measures and safety practices through awareness sessions, training and participating in safety and strive-for-LIFE walks etc. across site
• Collaborate with team for identifying OFIs and identify preventive measures to avoid potential incidents
• Oversee smooth execution of inter-site and government safety audits; Provide relevant documentation and facilitate on-site inspection with support from Safety Officer; Monitor closure to non-compliances raised in audits if any

Quality management

• Coordinate with Quality Manager and oversee the deployment quality management systems
• Drive adherence to quality policies, procedures, guidelines etc. in day-to-day project activities; Coordinate for training of team for capability building
• Review quality-related metrics and submit report of critical quality parameters to supervisor on a timely basis
• Provide guidance to team to rectify any quality-related issues in execution by project / sub-contractor
• Review reports by internal / external quality inspectors and verify that non-compliances are closed out as planned

Stakeholder management

• Conduct periodic meetings with internal senior management staff to appraise them of developments on the project, highlight potential issues / risks proactively and to secure needed resources
• Network externally (informally and formally) with stakeholders to build relationships
• Conduct periodic meetings with clients on project status, discuss operational issues and drive resolution collaboratively
• Understand client expectations and align project delivery efforts to meet client requirements
• Coordinate for senior management engagement on project as needed to manage stakeholder expectations
• Conduct weekly meetings with sub-contractors/ Consultants to review day-to-day performance, elevate issues and improve service levels; Engage senior management to resolve complex issues as needed

Risk Management

• Identify project risks and opportunities for improvement across multiple dimensions such as financial, operational, safety, commercial etc.
• Provide inputs for development of risk management framework and drive mitigation of class 1 risks as key priority
• Drive achievement against mitigation plans to minimise impact of identified risk
• Update of risk management register on a timely and accurate basis

People Management

• Set objective goals, evaluate performance of subordinates and provide them regular feedback
• Identify performance gaps in subordinates and provide necessary support to close such gaps
• Recognise and encourage high performing subordinates
• Train and mentor subordinates on technical as well as behavioural aspects of their respective roles
• Provide opportunities to the team to develop their capabilities
• Resolve issues faced by subordinates

Requirements

• Total relevant experience: 15 years above
• Bachelor’s degree of Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Knowledge of engineering, design and construction concepts and procedures Knowledge of financial processes
• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of project engineering concepts