Role Overview

Our client is seeking a "Department Head" to take full leadership of its piling and foundation division, overseeing commercial tendering, project execution, and machinery readiness.

This role will manage a team comprising Projects, Tender & Contract team, and the Factory/Machinery Manager responsible for workshop, heavy equipment, and logistics.

You will be accountable for ensuring projects are won competitively, executed safely and profitably, and supported by a well-run plant and equipment operation.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership position requiring both technical expertise in piling/geotechnical works and proven capability in leading multi-functional teams.

Project & Operations Oversight

• Manage multiple ongoing projects across Singapore or the region.
• Ensure effective resource planning, sequencing, and problem-solving for project challenges, ground conditions, or equipment issues.

Tendering & Pre-Contract

• Oversee the bid and tendering process, working with in-house contract/tender teams to evaluate project viability and develop competitive proposals.
• Review commercial terms, pricing strategies, and risk profiles to secure profitable projects.
• Lead tender review meetings and coordinate with internal stakeholders on bid/no-bid decisions.

Machinery & Factory Oversight

• Supervise the Factory/Machinery Manager and workshop operations, ensuring all piling rigs, hydraulic tools, and support equipment are maintained, mobilised, and fit for use.
• Champion preventive maintenance, cost control, and downtime reduction for all plant and equipment.
• Oversee asset planning for future projects, including procurement or upgrade recommendations.

Leadership & Strategy

• Report directly to senior leadership and contribute to business planning, project pipeline reviews, and growth strategy.
• Drive performance culture across teams, setting KPIs, mentoring managers, and improving inter-department coordination.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• At least 6 years of experience in the piling, geotechnical, or foundation construction sector.
• Strong understanding of piling methods
• Experience managing both project delivery and pre-contract/tender teams
• Familiarity with machinery fleet operations, workshop practices, and logistics planning
• Commercially astute, with ability to assess risk, cost, and feasibility of complex groundworks

Interested in this role? Please hit the apply button.

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EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

EA License No: 25C2918

EA Reg No: R1551092

Khoo Yan Jie