Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall construction project management for site teams and contractors
• Oversee safety procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Lead contract negotiations and evaluate construction methods for cost-effectiveness
• Identify and mitigate project risks; pursue design innovations
• Coordinate external consultants for design and project delivery
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions with stakeholders
• Conduct regular project reviews and prepare fortnightly/monthly reports for management
• Ensure compliance with local permitting and government regulations
• Develop contingency plans to address cost or schedule slippage
• Implement handover systems from construction to operations
• Liaise with consultants and authorities on utility design and implementation
• Manage contractor performance and stakeholder relationships

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• Engineering degree (B.Eng, B.Sc.Eng, Construction Management)
• Business fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Proficient in MS Project and MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of building construction, M&E works, and local authority approvals
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation
• Fully versed in project management tools and techniques
• Experience delivering large capital expenditure projects with high M&E dependence
• Knowledge of international construction techniques
• Experience in mission-critical environments
• CAPEX estimation and planning knowledge
• 5+ years of design or contracting experience
• Additional APAC languages

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and Process Management
• Quality Focus with strong attention to detail
• Initiative and Value-Driven Mindset
• Flexibility and Willingness to Travel within APAC
• Business and Industry Awareness
• Strong Interpersonal and Relationship-Building Skills
• Willing to travel within APAC countries at short notice