Project Director

Job roleThe Project Director (Construction) oversees the overall construction operations. He/She develops, enhances and influences the overall roadmap and direction for construction projects. He/She strategises and establishes policies and procedures to manage time, cost, quality, health, safety and environmental issues effectively. He/She formulates and drives sustainable strategies, procedures and guidelines to promote a culture of continuous improvement. He/She also leads a team of senior engineers/CM/PM to ensure efficiency in construction operations.

He/She possesses a high level of technical and engineering competence, as well as social and leadership skills to champion project sustainability interventions. He/She is also able to address ethical and professional issues in accordance with professional and ethical codes of practice. He/She is highly analytical and possesses strong project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills. He/She works in a fast-paced work environment and is expected to travel occasionally toproject sites.

Job description1) Manage the construction phaseEndorse construction contractual and tender documents for submissionsRefine construction plans to ensure alignment with the overall project plans and requirementsEstablish policies and procedures to manage construction site risks in alignment with industry standardsOversee construction progress based on contractual terms on time, cost and qualityEstablish connections with the various disciplines to manage action items and follow-ups from project meetings effectivelyInfluence a culture of maintaining high-quality assurance and control standardsEstablish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, processes and proceduresOversee the engagement of subcontractors to support the progress and completion of construction works2) Manage project completion and closureOversee the management of stakeholders’ expectations on the overall list of errors, defects and variationsOversee the management of stakeholders to validate completion of the overall list of errors, defects and variationsEstablish guidelines and procedures for commissioning and testing of components, equipment and systemsEndorse project handover and closure documents for submissions to relevant authoritiesOversee the management and resolution of defects identified during the defects liability period3) Drive safety and sustainabilityDrive compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies and practicesEstablish organisational health and safety policies, processes and procedures in alignment with WSH policies and practicesRecommend improvements based on WSH accident and incident findings and trendsDrive organisational adoption of environmental sustainability and green building strategies4) Manage people and organisational functionsDrive talent recruitment and development in alignment with organisational strategyDrive team performance to achieve project performance metricsManage the financial inflow and outflow against allocated budgets and forecastsEstablish strategic business development objectives5) Drive continuous improvement initiativesKeep abreast of the latest developments in the built environment trends and technologiesEvaluate benefits, trade-offs and impact of new technologiesLead the adoption of the latest built environment trends and technologiesDrive a culture of continuous improvement to obtain time, cost and quality improvementsValidate risk management plans and risk controls to ensure compliance with organisation’s risk management framework6) Performance expectations in accordance with:

Building Control ActElectricity ActFire Safety ActWorkplace Safety and Health (WSH) ActJob requirementsMaster's/Bachelor's degree in building construction management, Civil and/or Structural Engineering, building discipline or equivalentPotential candidates must demonstrate experience in successfully managing a full-cycle project with a contract value of $1 billion. Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large (>$100m), fast-track, diverse building projects with at least 10 years of project management working experience at a corporate level. Preferably accredited Construction Professional A-Star certified. Knowledge of project management, preferably PMI-certified PMP. Skilled in managing and motivating diverse, multi-functional, multi-cultural project teams. Organised, with a positive work attitude.

Excellent leadership, time management, analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Able to implement Construction Project Management good practices. Salary PackageWe are pleased to offer a monthly basic salary ranging from S$14,000 to S$18,000, which will be aligned with the level of job experience.