Leads small to medium-sized construction and fit-out projects from initiation through close-out. Manages schedules, budgets, quality, safety, risks, reporting, governance, procurement, contracts, and stakeholder coordination. Serves as the primary day-to-day client contact, directs project team members, manages consultants and contractors, and makes delivery decisions within delegated authority. Requires strong commercial awareness, project controls, client communication, and knowledge of Singapore construction regulations.
Job Title
Project ManagerJob Description Summary
The Project Manager independently leads small to medium-sized projects of moderate complexity from initiation through to close-out, acting as the main day-to-day client contact and taking accountability for delivery outcomes.Job Description
Role Purpose
To lead assigned projects end-to-end, delivering agreed programme, cost, quality and safety outcomes with appropriate oversight from the Senior Project Manager or Project Director.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects and remain accountable for programme, cost, quality and safety outcomes.
- Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients and coordinate consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Own project planning, controls, reporting, budgets, risk management and governance requirements.
- Direct and support Assistant Project Managers and Project Executives assigned to your projects.
- Protect project and fee performance by identifying risks, out-of-scope work and follow-on opportunities early.
Decision Authority
The Project Manager is expected to:
- Make day-to-day delivery decisions and direct the project team within approved scope, budget, programme and delegated authority.
- Issue instructions within delegated authority and recommend variations, extensions of time and cost changes for approval.
- Escalate commercial, contractual, fee, client relationship and safety matters outside your authority.
Capability Overview
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end.
- Working knowledge of procurement, contract administration, risk and quality practices.
- Sound commercial awareness, with a good understanding of cost management and financial reporting.
- Effective stakeholder management and client communication skills.
- Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience And Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in building construction, engineering, project management or interior fit-out works.
- Degree qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or an equivalent construction-related discipline.
- Working towards or holding professional accreditation in a relevant discipline such as RICS, SISV, AIPM, PMP or equivalent.
- Sound working knowledge of Singapore's BCA regulations, WSH Act and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Proficient in project management, scheduling and reporting platforms, including Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects as the day-to-day client lead.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
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