Senior Project Manager – Piling Projects (Future General Manager Path)

BUILDBRIDGE PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor in Singapore seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile piling and geotechnical projects. This strategic role offers a clear succession path to General Manager, involving hands-on project leadership, mentoring teams, and engaging with clients and stakeholders, while concentrating on corporate decision-making and process innovations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in piling/foundation construction.
• Proven track record managing piling projects in Singapore.
• Solid understanding of Singapore construction codes and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of piling projects—ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
• Mentor project teams and engage with clients and government agencies.
• Support budgeting, tender reviews, and strategic planning.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership & Team Development

Client & Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Type: Specialist Contractor
Search Partner: BuildBridge Partners – Executive Search for Construction Leadership

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading specialist contractor in Singapore to identify a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile piling and geotechnical projects. This is a strategic leadership role designed with a clear succession path to General Manager, providing exposure not only to project delivery but also corporate and business operations.

Key Responsibilities Summary

• The Senior Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of piling projects—ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery.
  This includes leading site execution, managing technical submissions, and resolving engineering challenges.
• The role involves mentoring project teams, engaging with clients and government agencies, and supporting the General Manager in strategic planning and business operations

Designed as a grooming role for future General Manager, the position blends hands-on project leadership with exposure to corporate decision-making.

Core Focus Areas

• Project Management
• Leadership & Team Development (Project Managers, Engineers, Operations & Service Managers, Supervisors)
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Grooming for GM Role: Support budgeting, tender reviews, and strategic planning, Participate in tender, contract negotiation, and risk assessments, process innovation, cost optimization, and adoption new technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in piling/foundation construction.
• Proven track record managing piling projects in Singapore.
• Solid understanding of Singapore construction codes and regulatory landscape.

To explore this opportunity, please contact Leo at [phone], https://wa.me/[phone] or send your resume to [e-mail]

EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

EA Reg No: R1551092

EA License No: 25C2918

Khoo Yan Jie