he Deputy Project Manager plays a key role in the day-to-day execution of projects, focusing on coordinating project activities, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with project requirements throughout the design and construction stages. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage and oversee project management processes for engineering and construction works, ensuring delivery within agreed schedule, cost, and quality targets.
- Monitor and control project schedules, cost performance, and risks, including implementation of mitigation measures.
- Implement and maintain project QA/QC procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and Client requirements.
- Establish and manage Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), including the use of industry-standard tools for project control and reporting.
- Coordinate closely with the Project Management Team, QP(S), QP(D), Client, contractors, and authorities to ensure successful and timely delivery.
- Manage project reporting, including weekly and monthly reports covering progress, actuals, forecasts, and variances.
- Ensure effective project governance to maintain robust control of cost and schedule performance across multiple work packages and stakeholders.
- Support the development and implementation of Project Controls and Earned Value Management (EVM) frameworks, including resource-loaded schedules.
- Lead and manage engineering teams during design stages, and supervise Resident Engineers (RE) and Resident Technical Officers (RTO) on site to ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
- Work closely with the Contract Administration team to resolve contractual issues and support project delivery.
- Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, including regular review and mitigation tracking.
- Lead and participate in regular progress, coordination, and technical meetings to address issues and drive project outcomes.
- Provide timely updates to senior management and propose practical solutions to address project challenges.
- Ensure implementation of HSE procedures and maintain safe construction practices on site.
Requirements
- Degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Civil Engineering recognized by BCA/IES/ACES; PMI certification will be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in large scale infrastructure and horizontal development projects, with experience in project management or project controls roles in Singapore.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle delivery, including schedule, cost, and risk management.
- Familiar with project control systems, planning tools, and reporting platforms.
- Experience in contract administration and stakeholder coordination will be advantageous.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Team player, self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willing to be deployed overseas on project-based assignments as required.
