Project Manager
At a glance
Highlights
- Remote-first
- Well-funded Series B
- Strong equity upside
- No on-call
- Async-friendly
Heads up
- On-call rotation required
- Small eng team, wide surface area
- 5+ YoE minimum
Why this role might suit you
A seasoned project manager with deep experience in luxury residential construction may find this role attractive due to its focus on high-end landed projects, comprehensive scope of responsibility, and opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams in a premium Singapore market.
Skills
About the role
Position Summary
HongZe Construction Builders Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead luxury landed residential projects in Singapore.
The successful candidate shall be responsible for the overall management of project delivery, including safety, quality, cost, schedule, client relationship, authority approvals, contract administration, and project handover.
This role requires a proactive leader who can anticipate risks, drive quality excellence, manage demanding stakeholders, and ensure successful project outcomes from commencement through TOP/CSC.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead and manage construction projects from pre-construction to final completion.
Develop project execution plans, milestones and construction strategies.
Monitor project progress against approved schedules.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Provide regular project status updates to management.
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2. Quality Assurance & Luxury Finishing Control
Establish project quality plans and inspection procedures.
Conduct pre-construction reviews and constructability assessments.
Review shop drawings, material submissions and mock-ups before commencement.
Implement hold-point inspections for critical works.
Ensure compliance with HongZe Luxury Standard and project specifications.
Identify and prevent defects before execution.
Lead pre-handover inspections and defect management.
Particular attention shall be given to:
Architectural detailing
Stone and tile installation
Timber works
Metal works
Waterproofing
Painting and finishing works
Joinery and carpentry
M&E visible finishes
Landscape and external works
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3. Risk Identification & Management
Proactively identify design, construction and coordination risks.
Maintain project risk registers.
Develop mitigation plans before issues impact project delivery.
Review design documents and identify potential buildability concerns.
Escalate critical project risks promptly to management.
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4. Client & Consultant Management
Act as primary project representative to clients.
Attend client, consultant and authority meetings.
Manage client expectations and communications.
Resolve project disputes professionally and constructively.
Maintain strong working relationships with:
Architects
Interior Designers
Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Homeowners
Government Authorities
Ensure high client satisfaction throughout project delivery.
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5. Construction & Site Management
Supervise site execution activities.
Monitor workmanship standards and site productivity.
Coordinate structural, architectural, M&E, landscape and interior works.
Ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
Review method statements and construction sequences.
Manage subcontractor performance.
Conduct regular site inspections.
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6. Commercial & Contract Administration
Monitor project budgets and cost performance.
Identify cost overruns and propose corrective actions.
Review subcontractor quotations and recommendations.
Evaluate and negotiate variation orders.
Track project profitability.
Support procurement and contract awards.
Protect company commercial interests.
Must be familiar with:
SIA Building Contract
Subcontract administration
VO management
Progress claims
Payment certification
Delay analysis
EOT submissions
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7. Procurement & Resource Planning
Develop procurement schedules.
Identify long-lead items and critical materials.
Review material specifications.
Coordinate procurement activities with project requirements.
Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
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8. Authority Submission & Regulatory Compliance
Manage and coordinate:
Shop Drawing submissions
Material submissions
Method statement submissions
Testing and commissioning documentation
Inspection requests
Facilitate:
TOP application
CSC application
Final authority clearance
Handover documentation
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9. Team Leadership & Development
Lead project engineers, supervisors and site teams.
Mentor junior engineers and project staff.
Establish accountability and performance standards.
Conduct regular project reviews and coaching sessions.
Foster a culture of quality, ownership and continuous improvement.
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10. Digital Project Management
Utilize project management systems and digital tools to improve project performance, including:
Lark / Feishu
BIM platforms
Project scheduling software
Digital QA/QC systems
Progress reporting dashboards
Cost tracking systems
Support company digital transformation initiatives.
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Required Qualifications
Education
Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
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Experience
Minimum 8 years of Singapore construction experience.
Minimum 3 completed landed residential projects from foundation to TOP/CSC.
Experience managing projects valued above SGD 3 million.
Proven track record delivering luxury residential or high-end residential projects.
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Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of:
Structural works
Architectural finishes
Waterproofing systems
Building services coordination
Temporary works
Construction sequencing
Quality management systems
Authority approval processes
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Commercial Competencies
Demonstrated experience in:
Cost control
Budget monitoring
VO claims
EOT claims
Contract administration
Procurement management
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Leadership Competencies
Strong ability to:
Lead multidisciplinary teams
Manage subcontractors
Handle demanding stakeholders
Resolve conflicts professionally
Make decisions under pressure
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Digital Skills
Proficient in:
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Project scheduling software
BIM coordination tools
Experience with Lark / Feishu will be advantageous.
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Language Requirements
Proficient in English.
Ability to communicate with Chinese-speaking workers, subcontractors and stakeholders is highly preferred.
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Preferred Experience
Candidates with the following experience will be highly regarded:
Luxury landed houses
Good Class Bungalows (GCB)
High-end interior fit-out works
Projects above SGD 5 million
TOP/CSC management
Direct homeowner engagement
Defect resolution and handover management
Pay: $5,500.00 - $10,625.94 per month
Work Location: In person
Compensation
This Project / Program Manager role pays $66k-$128k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in Singapore.
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