Senior Project Manager

kepler search pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepler Search PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of major developments valued at S$500 million or more, ensuring safe, timely delivery from planning to handover.

You will direct project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and liaise with international clients, consultants and government agencies to drive successful outcomes. Experience in large-scale projects and Singapore regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Building or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, high-value and technically complex commercial projects.
• Track record of managing major projects or portfolios comparable to S$500 million or above.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore construction regulations, authority requirements, statutory approvals and stringent health and safety controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including planning, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout.
• Provide direction to project managers, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies, resource plans and delivery programmes.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement, cost control, contracts, variations and commercial risks.
• Ensure strict compliance with Singapore regulations, statutory approvals and Workplace Safety and Health requirements.
• Monitor project performance across safety, environment, quality, delivery and cost.
• Identify and resolve project risks, delays, quality issues and stakeholder concerns.
• Manage relationships with senior international clients, consultants, government agencies, contractors and other project partners.
• Provide clear reporting to senior management on programme, cost, safety, quality and key risks.
• Support tender reviews, pre-construction planning and business development where required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Building or related discipline

Job description

Construction - Senior Project Manager

The Role

Our client is an established construction and engineering organisation seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of major developments valued at S$500 million or more.

The role will oversee an ongoing project for a high-value international private client, as well as a newly secured landmark wellness development that is entering the pre-construction stage.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the safe, timely, commercially successful and high-quality delivery of projects from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including planning, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout.

• Provide direction to project managers, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.

• Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies, resource plans and delivery programmes.

• Oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement, cost control, contracts, variations and commercial risks.

• Ensure strict compliance with Singapore regulations, statutory approvals and Workplace Safety and Health requirements.

• Monitor project performance across safety, environment, quality, delivery and cost.

• Identify and resolve project risks, delays, quality issues and stakeholder concerns.

• Manage relationships with senior international clients, consultants, government agencies, contractors and other project partners.

• Provide clear reporting to senior management on programme, cost, safety, quality and key risks.

• Support tender reviews, pre-construction planning and business development where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Building or a related discipline.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, high-value and technically complex commercial projects.

• Track record of managing major projects or portfolios comparable to S$500 million or above.

• Strong knowledge of Singapore construction regulations, authority requirements, statutory approvals and stringent health and safety controls.

• Strong commercial experience across contracts, procurement, forecasting, cost management, claims, variations and risk.

• Experience managing complex stakeholder groups, including international private clients, government agencies, consultants, vendors and contractors.

• Polished, credible and commercially astute, with the ability to communicate confidently with senior international clients.

• Strong cultural awareness and ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Familiarity with the Singapore construction environment.

Experience across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, wellness, institutional, industrial or other high-specification developments would be relevant.

Contact

Dawn Gulanes

EA Personnel no. R1551518

EA Licence no. 18S9419