Senior Project Operations Manager

KIN DESIGN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and design firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Operations Manager. This evolving role involves overseeing project operations and sales for the Tourism and Retail segment. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Building Science or Engineering and at least 5-8 years of experience in the built environment. Key responsibilities include managing operations, project management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong teamwork, communication, and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in built environment operations.
• Proficient knowledge in building and construction works.
• Dynamic and positive personality able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for project sites.
• Manage end-to-end project activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Propose and implement process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Planning and time management

Adaptability

Education

Diploma / BSc degree in Building Science, Engineering

Job description

Get to know our Team:

We believe that the built environment of the future is sustainable and inclusive for everyone to enjoy a quality lifestyle as we work and play in Singapore. We are on a common mission to build that future.

Get to know the Role:

This is an evolving role which will encompass operations and sales for our newly formed division that serves the Tourism and Retail segment.

Operations

• Responsible for providing smooth, efficient, effective operational support for all project sites, including allocation/coordinate delivery of resources such as manpower and materials to fulfil scope and meet the needs of various projects.
• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows, propose innovative solutions, and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Supervise labour force as well as the company-operated dormitory to ensure discipline, and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Ensuring that each member of the team is receiving the information they need to fulfil their responsibilities and that they do their part to maintain information so that it is current.

Project Management

• Responsible for end-to-end project management including preparation, scheduling and progress, client management, project costing and control, closure.
• Conduct technical reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate activities with subcontractors in accordance with project schedules and contract requirements.
• Ensure that projects are properly documented for financial, safety and quality reporting to management, and audits.
• Monitor quality of construction to ensure compliance with building control regulations.

The Must-haves:

• Diploma / BSc degree holder in Building Science, Engineering or related fields from a recognized university.
• Proficient knowledge in building and construction works with detailed knowledge for building processes.
• Min 5-8 years experience in built environment operations.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Fast learner and ability to adapt to division evolution.
• A dynamic, positive and forward-thinking personality with the ability to work under time pressure.

The Nice-to-haves:

• Workplace Safety training/certification and experience.