Senior / Manager, Projects, Group Development Management (Based in Singapore)

MapleTree Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MapleTree Media in Singapore is looking for a skilled project manager to lead various commercial and retail development projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in full-cycle development, along with a degree in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities include managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety and budgets, and leading internal teams through all phases of development. Strong business acumen and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in full cycle development.
• Experience in design, project management, and site execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery and ensure compliance with budgets and safety.
• Manage financial performance and track expenses.
• Lead and coordinate teams through all project phases.

Skills

Project management

Business acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Role

This position will work with Asset Managers in leading all aspects of development works, including overall development management of new developments and existing assets across commercial and retail projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery ensuring timelines, budgets, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams and consultants across feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover stages, providing clear direction and accountability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by managing authority submissions, navigating local requirements, and aligning with corporate DOA and procurement processes.
• Drive design development from feasibility studies through execution, ensuring efficiency in net lettable/saleable areas and alignment with company strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including HQ, Asset Management, and business units to define scopes, assess risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Develop procurement strategies to secure competitive costs, manage consultant/contractor/vendor shortlisting, and oversee contract negotiations and variation orders.
• Monitor construction progress by forecasting, tracking, and reviewing site activities, costs, safety, and quality to achieve project targets.
• Manage financial performance through expense tracking, cost‑saving initiatives, and maintaining budgets while ensuring project profitability.
• Support corporate initiatives in sustainability, buildability, compliance, and governance, embedding these values into project execution.
• Provide strong leadership in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team management, maintaining integrity and zero tolerance for malpractice.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant strong experience in full cycle development, from design, project management, project administration to site execution of projects.
• Priority will be given to those with integrated development experience.
• Possess strong business acumen, strong communication skills, able to operate team independently, has cultural sensitivity, has strong endurance and high adaptability to change.
• Seeks continuous improvement to design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering as the optimum solution to all aspects of the project and development.
• Possess positive mindset with strong organization and planning skills.
• Possess good problem-solving skills; resolve conflicts, delays, and unforeseen issues effectively.
• Deep understanding of the construction industry, construction methods, contracts, regulations and good industry network.