Project Manager (Civil & Infrastructure)

About the Role Custera O&M Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of civil and infrastructure maintenance, renewal, and construction projects.

You will hold overall responsibility for project planning, execution, safety, quality, cost, and stakeholder management — delivering works safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

You will lead multidisciplinary site teams (site engineers, QA/QC, WSH, commercial, and administrative staff) and act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, authorities (LTA, MOM, BCA), and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Take full ownership of project delivery from award through defects liability period and final account close-out
• Develop and maintain the master programme, resource plans, and procurement schedules; monitor progress and drive recovery actions
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, ITPs, and material submissions prior to client submission
• Chair internal progress meetings and represent the company in client, consultant, and authority meetings

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and monthly cost reporting with the Commercial Department
• Oversee progress claims, variations, extensions of time, and contractual correspondence; protect the company's contractual position
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, award, and performance management

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Hold overall accountability for site WSH performance; ensure compliance with the WSH Act, MOM regulations, LTA requirements, and project WSHE plans
• Ensure the Project Quality Plan is implemented; drive timely closure of NCRs and audit findings
• Support ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 management system requirements at project level

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and authorities in English and Mandarin
• Lead, mentor, and develop project team members; manage site staffing and workforce deployment
• Manage interfaces with operators and adjacent contractors, including access protocols for works in live railway or operational environments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, recognised by the PE Board or BCA
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in civil and infrastructure construction, with at least 3 years in a Project Manager or Deputy PM capacity
• Proven track record delivering projects for public-sector clients (e.g. LTA, PUB, HDB) or in rail/underground environments
• Sound working knowledge of WSH legislation, quality management systems, and standard forms of civil contracts
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is a genuine occupational requirement — the incumbent must communicate, negotiate, and correspond professionally in Mandarin with the company's Mandarin-speaking clients and business counterparts. This requirement complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP) and is not a racial criterion.

Advantageous

• Experience in rail tunnel, MRT, underground infrastructure, or maintenance/renewal works in operational environments
• Familiarity with LTA/operator access protocols, ePIC certification, and track access planning
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration, PMP certification, or equivalent credentials
• Experience managing multiple concurrent work sites or term contracts

What We Offer

• Lead high-profile civil and infrastructure projects in Singapore with strong autonomy
• Direct reporting line to senior management
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
• Annual leave, medical benefits, and statutory entitlements per the Employment Act

Custera O&M Pte. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All language requirements stated are genuine occupational requirements. Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.