Project Director / General Manager (Main Contractor, Building)

• The Project Director will lead and oversee a portfolio of large-scale building projects. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who is ready to take on broader business and operational responsibilities, progressing into a General Manager capacity in the near future.

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Project

• Oversee a portfolio of ongoing projects across Private Residential/Commercial building, each led by dedicated Project Managers.
• Provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and ensure successful delivery of all projects under your purview - on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Set up and manage project governance frameworks including scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, environmental, and sustainability targets.
• Review and approve project milestones, resource allocation, vendor and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor progress, identify variances (cost, schedule, quality), and implement corrective or pre-emptive actions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements (e.g., BCA, SCDF, URA, MOH, NEA).
• Champion a strong safety culture across all sites and project teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and government agencies.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and smooth project execution.
• Provide regular, transparent project status updates to senior management and clients.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and cross-functional project teams to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Promote knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Build succession and leadership capability in alignment with future business growth.

Business & Strategic Growth (GM Aspiration)

• Support business development initiatives, including client relationship management, tender participation, and bid reviews.
• Contribute to the company's long-term strategy, operational excellence, and market expansion.
• Prepare to assume full general management responsibilities including P&L ownership, resource management, and strategic leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in building and construction, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role (Project Director or equivalent).
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects across private residential, or commerical building.

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EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

EA License No: 25C2918

EA Reg No: R1551092 - Khoo Yan Jie