Role of Position

• The Senior Project Manager responsible for leading the overall planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, scope, budget, and schedule. This role provides strategic direction, oversees multiple project teams, and fosters strong collaboration with clients, consultants, and stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager ensures all works are executed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, manage multiple projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans which includes timelines, resource allocation, risk management.
• Oversee site progress and coordinate with construction teams for quality and safety.
• Review and approve technical drawings, shop drawings, material submissions.
• Conduct regular project meetings with internal teams, consultants, clients.
• Manage and resolve technical and contractual issues.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Control project costs, manage variations, claims, change orders
• Ensure accurate project billing and timely progress claims.
• Serve as main point of contact for clients and consultants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors.
• Communicate project progress and issues promptly and professionally.
• Lead, mentor, motivate Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors.
• Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities and alignment of objectives.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, statutory requirements, company policies.
• Uphold quality assurance standards and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct project reviews and post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, or WSQ Project Management qualifications are advantageous

Approximate Years of Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant working experience in construction or interior fit-out industry, including at least 5 years in a project management leadership role
• Proven track record in managing large-scale commercial, hospitality, retail, or institutional projects in Singapore

Soft Skills (Leadership/Other Competencies)

• Strong leadership & problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal abilities
• Strategic, organized, and client-focused
• High integrity & professionalism
• Ability to manage pressure & multiple priorities
• Effective team player & mentor

Functional Skills

• In-depth knowledge of construction methods and best practices
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Procore)
• Strong understanding of contracts and project documentations
• Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and value engineering
• Knowledge of regulatory & safety standards (MOM, BCA, WSH)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications