MANAGING DIRECTOR

Key Responsibilities

1. Overall Business & Operational Leadership

• Take full responsibility for the company’s day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and long-term development.

• Lead the construction business in compliance with Singapore regulations, including BCA, MOM, and other relevant authorities.

• Represent the company in dealings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and government agencies.

2. Project Management & Delivery

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from tendering, planning, execution, and completion to final handover.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements.

• Review and approve construction methods, project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.

• Resolve major technical, contractual, or site issues escalated by project teams.

3. Construction & Technical Oversight

• Provide strong technical leadership and guidance on construction methodologies, sequencing, and quality standards.

• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and statutory requirements.

• Monitor site performance, productivity, quality control, and safety management systems.

4. Financial & Commercial Management

• Oversee project costing, budgeting, cash flow planning, and cost control.

• Review and approve major expenditures, variation claims, subcontractor payments, and procurement strategies.

• Work closely with finance and commercial teams to ensure healthy margins and sustainable profitability.

5. Team & Organization Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, site managers, engineers, and support teams.

• Establish clear reporting structures, KPIs, and performance management systems.

• Build a strong, disciplined, and accountable construction team culture.

6. Tendering & Business Development

• Lead or support tender strategy, pricing, risk assessment, and contract negotiations.

• Evaluate new business opportunities, project feasibility, and resource capacity.

• Strengthen relationships with clients, consultants, and strategic partners.

Job Requirements

Education & Professional Background

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or related disciplines.

• Professional qualifications or certifications (e.g. PE, PMP) are an advantage but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of hands-on experience in the construction or engineering industry.

• Proven track record in managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.

• Prior experience as a Managing Director, Project Director, Construction Director, or Senior Project Manager is strongly preferred.

• Solid exposure to Singapore’s construction environment, regulations, and industry practices.

Technical & Managerial Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, project controls, contracts, and site operations.

• Deep understanding of project lifecycle management, including tendering, execution, and close-out.

• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, manpower, subcontractors, and risks effectively.

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

• Familiar with BCA requirements, safety regulations, quality standards, and MOM requirements.

• Experience dealing with statutory submissions, inspections, and compliance matters.