Project Manager (Infrastructure Works – Road, Drain and Sewer)

Job Summary

We are seeking a driven and technically competent Project Manager to lead our infrastructure projects involving Road, Drainage, and Sewerage works. The ideal candidate must be familiar with LTA and PUB regulatory requirements and possess a Civil Engineering degree recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB) Singapore.

Roles & Responsibilities
     1. Project Management & Delivery

• Lead the overall project lifecycle from site possession to handover, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage daily site operations for project which involve road works (trenching, paving, diversions), drain construction (U-drains, box culverts).
• Develop and monitor master construction schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Managing a group of project team including engineers and supervisors.
• Overall reporting to the Project Director.

2. Regulatory & Authority Liaison

• Coordinate directly with LTA, PUB, NPARKS, and NEA for permit applications (e.g., LTA.PROMPT, TOP, CSC).
• Ensure full compliance with the Street Works Act and Sewerage & Drainage Act.
• Work with Qualified Persons (QP) and PE to resolve technical design issues and obtain authority clearances.

3. Safety & Stakeholder Management

• Champion site safety as the PM, ensuring compliance with MOM regulations and WSH acts as well as environmental aspect.
• Manage external stakeholders, including public feedback/complaints regarding drainage works or construction noise.
• Liaise with utility agencies (SP Group, SingTel, NetLink Trust etc) for underground cable detection and protection.

4. Contract & Cost Control

• Administer contracts under PSSCOC (Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract).
• Oversee progress claims, monitor project cash flow, and justify Variation Orders (VOs) where necessary.

5. Others

• Liaise and coordinate with clients, consultant and sub-contractors
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and project-related assignments as and when required

Job Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by the PE Board Singapore (Strict Requirement).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-graduate working experience in Singapore infrastructure projects (specifically Roads, Drains, and Sewers).
• Certification: Valid Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM) / WSQ Manage Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites.

Technical Competencies

• Proven track record with LTA (road opening, diversions) and PUB (drain/sewer) projects.
• Strong knowledge of Earth Control Measures (ECM) and Deep Excavation safety.
• Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modelling) is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership to manage site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills for handling authority officers and public stakeholders.
• Good command of written and spoken English for technical reporting.
• Good analytical and organizational skills