Works Train Manager

Gates PCM Construction Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates PCM Construction Ltd in Singapore seeks a seasoned Works Train Manager to provide overall leadership and direction for work train operations and the project operations team, ensuring objectives are met safely and efficiently.

You will oversee manpower planning, shift scheduling, training, and resource allocation, plan and supervise work train movements, and coordinate with clients, contractors, site teams, and stakeholders for smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Works Train operation or railway construction and obtain at least a Diploma in an engineering discipline.
• The WTM shall be responsible to manage the Works Train operation as specified in the Contract.
• Possess sound knowledge and practical experience in railway operations, track access, and work train activities.
• Strong understanding of railway safety requirements, operating procedures, and risk management practices.
• Experience in manpower planning, shift scheduling, and operational resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise operations teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Good communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in handling operational issues and incidents.
• Candidates with relevant railway, Works Train, or LTA project experience will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for work train operations and the project operations team, ensuring operational objectives are achieved effectively.
• Oversee workforce planning and resource allocation, including manpower deployment, shift planning, training, and operational requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise work train movements and track-access activities to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted project operations.
• Establish effective coordination with clients, contractors, site teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth execution of operational activities.
• Ensure operational activities comply with approved operating procedures, work plans, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Manage operational risks and lead the response to incidents, including investigation, corrective measures, and recovery of operations.
• Monitor workforce attendance, discipline, competency, training, and performance to maintain operational readiness and productivity.
• Identify operational and manpower requirements and implement appropriate measures to improve efficiency and workforce utilisation.
• Review and oversee the preparation of operational, manpower, and management reports, providing timely updates and recommendations to project management.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Shift scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Incident response

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Diploma in engineering

Job description

Provide overall leadership and direction for work train operations and the project operations team, ensuring operational objectives are achieved effectively.

Oversee workforce planning and resource allocation, including manpower deployment, shift planning, training, and operational requirements.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise work train movements and track-access activities to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted project operations.

Establish effective coordination with clients, contractors, site teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth execution of operational activities.

Ensure operational activities comply with approved operating procedures, work plans, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Manage operational risks and lead the response to incidents, including investigation, corrective measures, and recovery of operations.

Monitor workforce attendance, discipline, competency, training, and performance to maintain operational readiness and productivity.

Identify operational and manpower requirements and implement appropriate measures to improve efficiency and workforce utilisation.

Review and oversee the preparation of operational, manpower, and management reports, providing timely updates and recommendations to project management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Works Train operation or railway construction and obtain at least a Diploma in an engineering discipline.
• The WTM shall be responsible to manage the Works Train operation as specified in the Contract.
• Possess sound knowledge and practical experience in railway operations, track access, and work train activities.
• Strong understanding of railway safety requirements, operating procedures, and risk management practices.
• Experience in manpower planning, shift scheduling, and operational resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise operations teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Good communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in handling operational issues and incidents.
• Candidates with relevant railway, Works Train, or LTA project experience will have an added advantage.