Senior Project Manager

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Project Manager to assist Lead Consultant as SO Rep, overseeing planning, coordination, reporting and implementation of building projects in Singapore.

You will manage the master programme, prepare cash-flow information, and liaise with authorities. Candidates should have a relevant engineering or PM degree, at least 5 years post-graduate experience, familiarity with public sector contracts, and strong leadership, communication and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-graduate experience in building construction or project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Building Science.
• Familiarity with Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction Work/Design and Build.
• Strong project management, decision making and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Team player who is analytical, resourceful and results-oriented.
• Proactive attitude and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Consultant as SO Rep to manage day-to-day operations of the Building Contract.
• Plan, coordinate, report and implement the Project per approved programme.
• Attend briefings and meetings, provide materials and technical inputs.
• Plan and obtain permits/approvals, prepare contract documentation and supervise works.
• Track contractor and consultant submissions for clearance and approvals.
• Review master programme and cost to ensure budget adherence.
• Liaise with stakeholders to prepare updated cash-flow and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Architectural/Engineering degree

Professional recognition by Singapore boards or BCA

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead Consultant who is designated as SO Rep to manage the day to day operations of the Building Contract. These shall include carrying out the planning, coordination, reporting and implementation of the Project which include preparing, monitoring and carrying out of the Project according to the approved construction programme;
• Attending/conducting and providing the relevant materials and technical inputs at briefings; presentations; project reviews e.g. technical; or any other meetings/events;
• Planning and implementation of the Project including all preceding and follow up services such as obtaining permits / approval by various authorities where appropriate, contract documentation, implementation and supervision of the works;
• Track and monitor the contractor’s and consultants’ submission to authorities for clearance, all timber mock-up, sample unit, material sample approvals, inspections, shop-drawings, method statements and work trades demonstration approved schedules to ensure that they are closely adhered to;
• Review and monitor the project’s overall master programme and cost and ensure that the Project is within the allocated construction cost budget specified; and
• Liaise with all parties, including the Quantity Surveying Consultant, to prepare all updated project cash-flow information, projected and actual site progress of the project for presentation.

Requirements:

• Possess an Architectural, Civil / Structural / Electrical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering, Building Science, Project Management, Construction Management or other construction and engineering related degree.
• The degree shall be recognised either by the respective Professional Bodies in Singapore (Board of Architects or Professional Engineering Board) or BCA;
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant post-graduate working experience in the building construction industry, or relevant post-graduate project management experience;
• Familiarity with (a) Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction Work, (b) Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Design and Build, and (c) the Standard Conditions of Nominated Sub-Contract, will be an advantage
• Able to demonstrate strong project management, decision making and leadership skills;
• Good communication, written and presentation skills;
• Team player who is analytical, resourceful and results-oriented;
• Good attitude and self-motivated.