Senior Project Manager Carpentry & Joinery

Staffking Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffKing Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Director / Senior Manager to lead major carpentry and joinery projects from award to completion. This senior leadership role combines project delivery, commercial acumen, technical insight and people management.

The role involves driving project planning, production coordination, site installation and cross‑functional collaboration to meet programme, quality and cost objectives while complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Building, Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of carpentry/joinery project management experience.
• Proven track record managing large-scale carpentry/joinery projects.
• Strong knowledge of wood materials, hardware, CNC production and finishing processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with contracts, variation orders, claims, negotiations and project financial management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Mature leadership style with decisive project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership of multiple carpentry and joinery projects from commencement to handover and final account.
• Oversee project planning, production, site installation and delivery to meet programme, quality and cost objectives.
• Coordinate closely with factory, production and site teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project financial performance including budgets, variations, claims, contracts and final accounts.
• Review shop drawings, joinery details, materials, fabrication methods and production requirements.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, architects, main contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and resolve technical, commercial and operational issues effectively.
• Lead and develop project managers, quantity surveyors, site personnel and other project team members.
• Ensure projects comply with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, productivity and cost management.

Skills

Project delivery

Commercial awareness

People management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Building/Construction/Architecture/Civil Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Industry: Carpentry / Joinery / Interior Fit-Out
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority: Senior Manager

About the Role

A well-established specialist in carpentry and joinery projects is looking for an experienced Senior Project Director / Senior Manager to take charge of major projects from initial award through completion.

This is a senior leadership position suited to someone who combines strong project delivery, commercial, technical and people management capabilities, with solid hands‑on knowledge of carpentry and joinery works.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take overall ownership of multiple carpentry and joinery projects, from project commencement to handover and final account.
• Oversee project planning, production, site installation and overall delivery to meet programme, quality and cost objectives.
• Coordinate closely with factory, production and site teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, variations, claims, contracts and final accounts.
• Review and provide guidance on shop drawings, joinery details, materials, fabrication methods and production requirements.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, architects, main contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and resolve technical, commercial and operational issues effectively.
• Lead and develop project managers, quantity surveyors, site personnel and other project team members.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, productivity and cost management.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or Degree in Building, Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in carpentry, joinery, woodworking or interior fit‑out project management.
• Strong track record in managing large-scale carpentry / joinery projects.
• Good technical understanding of wood materials, hardware, CNC production and finishing processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in contracts, variation orders, claims, negotiations and project financial management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Mature leadership style with the ability to make decisions and drive projects to successful completion.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

StaffKing Pte Ltd (20C0358) | Chong Kar Ming (John) (R21101412)