Project Manager

Role Overview

This position is for a Project Manager based in Tuas, Singapore, reporting to the Assistant Head of Projects. The role centers on delivering fit-out and AEI works within an active manufacturing site, with a strong emphasis on safety, coordination, and minimizing disruption to plant operations.

Project Delivery

• Take ownership of projects from start to finish for fit-out and AEI work inside an operating manufacturing facility.
• Build and manage project plans covering schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Keep project activities aligned with site operations so production is impacted as little as possible.
• Assess contractor design packages, method statements, and technical documents.
• Spot opportunities for refurbishment, enhancement, and site improvement, then prepare technical and commercial proposals that can create additional project scope and revenue.

Stakeholder and Client Coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact for the client and provide timely progress updates.
• Work with client teams across operations, production, EHS, QA/QC, and facilities to ensure project requirements are properly aligned.
• Partner with the IFM team so project delivery fits existing systems and site limitations.
• Run meetings, progress checks, and reporting sessions for senior stakeholders.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote a strong safety-first mindset across all project work.
• Make sure all activities follow site EHS standards, permit-to-work controls, and applicable regulations.
• Carry out regular inspections, risk reviews, and safety checks at site.
• Apply strict safe-work controls in high-risk settings such as live plant areas, confined spaces, and lifting operations.
• Intervene to halt unsafe work when required and push through corrective actions.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Solid exposure to fit-out work, AEI projects, or brownfield site delivery.
• Comfort working in live plant environments with operational constraints.
• Good working knowledge of M&E systems, including HVAC, electrical, and utilities.
• Experience coordinating with IFM or facilities management teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management ability.
• Capability to manage several stakeholders and priorities at the same time.

Additional Information

Location: Singapore, Tuas, West Region. Reporting line: Assistant Head of Projects. The role is focused on an operational manufacturing environment where maintaining safety and continuity of operations is critical.