Senior Project Manager (Public Sector)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced project leader to oversee public-sector infrastructure projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality and regulatory compliance from planning through delivery.

The role requires 8–10 years of PM experience in public-sector or infrastructure settings, a valid PSSCOC, and strong leadership with stakeholder management skills. SO Rep background is an advantage for large government initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant project management experience in public-sector or infrastructure settings.
• Valid PSSCOC with knowledge of WSH and regulatory requirements.
• SO Rep experience for large-scale government projects is advantageous.
• Strong planning, cost control, scheduling, risk and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution and delivery from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks and changes.
• Liaise with clients and authorities on requirements and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with PSSCOC, WSH and public sector guidelines.
• Monitor progress, cost and contractor performance with regular reports.
• Support procurement, tendering and contract administration as needed.
• Lead project and site coordination meetings and drive timely decisions.
• Mentor and guide junior project management team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cost control

Scheduling

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Project Management

Engineering / Architecture related

Job description

Role Overview

Lead and manage public-sector infrastructure projects in Singapore, overseeing project planning, execution and delivery while ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution and delivery from project initiation to completion.
• Manage and coordinate clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks and changes.
• Liaise with clients and relevant authorities on requirements, approvals and project matters.
• Ensure compliance with PSSCOC, WSH and public sector project guidelines.
• Monitor project progress, cost and contractor performance, providing regular reports and updates.
• Support procurement, tendering and contract administration activities where required.
• Lead project and site coordination meetings and drive timely decision-making.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior project management team members.

Requirements

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of relevant project management experience, preferably in public-sector or infrastructure projects.
• Valid PSSCOC with good knowledge of WSH and statutory requirements.
• Experience working as a Superintending Officer's Representative (SO Rep) for large‑scale Government or public sector infrastructure projects is highly advantageous
• Strong experience in project planning, cost control, scheduling, risk and stakeholder management.
• Good knowledge of Singapore authority processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills.
• Experience working on public-sector or government-related projects will be an advantage.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively under tight project timelines.
• Proactive, organized, accountable and able to work independently.