Project Manager (Instrumentation, Control & Automation)

ICA Project Manager (Instrumentation, Control & Automation)

Location: Tuas, Singapore – Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) Project
Employment Type: 1-Year Contract
Industry: Power Generation / Waste-to-Energy / Industrial Infrastructure

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced ICA Project Manager (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) to oversee the planning, coordination, execution and commissioning of instrumentation, control and automation systems for a major Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) project in Tuas, Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing ICA works, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring project progress and ensuring successful delivery in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, quality standards and contractual timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage and oversee ICA-related construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, work plans, resource allocation and execution strategies.

• Coordinate with main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and client representatives to ensure timely project delivery.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective measures to meet project milestones.

• Manage ICA subcontractors, ensuring adequate manpower, productivity, workmanship and compliance with project requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections, progress meetings and coordination sessions.

Instrumentation, Control & Automation

• Oversee installation, integration, testing and commissioning of instrumentation and automation systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA and associated control systems.

• Coordinate installation and testing of field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, level and analytical measurement devices.

• Review ICA engineering drawings, P&IDs, instrument lists, I/O lists, cable schedules, control philosophies and technical specifications.

• Ensure proper integration between instrumentation, control panels, electrical systems and plant equipment.

• Coordinate control system interfaces with mechanical, electrical, process and other engineering disciplines.

• Oversee loop checking, instrument calibration, functional testing, FAT, SAT and system commissioning activities.

• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and coordinate ICA subcontractors to ensure works are executed according to approved drawings and project specifications.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower deployment and site productivity.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to resolve technical and scheduling issues.

• Review subcontractor progress reports, technical submissions, method statements and inspection requests.

• Liaise with equipment suppliers and automation system vendors to resolve installation and integration issues.

• Manage site coordination and ensure ICA works are aligned with overall project construction schedules.

Quality, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, workplace safety regulations and applicable engineering standards.

• Review method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.

• Coordinate site inspections, testing activities and closure of outstanding defects.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reports, testing records and commissioning reports.

• Oversee preparation of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals and final handover documentation.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in instrumentation, control and automation engineering, including project management or site execution responsibilities.

• Strong experience in ICA construction, installation, testing and commissioning within industrial or process plant environments.

• Prior experience in power plants, waste-to-energy facilities, water treatment plants, petrochemical plants or other large-scale industrial infrastructure projects is highly advantageous.

• Good technical understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, field instrumentation, control panels and industrial automation systems.

• Familiarity with P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, control system architecture and electrical/instrumentation interfaces.

• Proven experience managing ICA subcontractors, site manpower, construction schedules and project deliverables.

• Experience coordinating with main contractors, consultants, equipment vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Knowledge of FAT, SAT, loop checking, instrument calibration, functional testing and commissioning procedures.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site activities in a fast-paced project environment.

• Willing to work on-site at Tuas, Singapore.

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 12 months

• Project Location: Tuas, Singapore

• Project Type: Integrated Waste Management Facility / Power Generation Infrastructure

• Work Arrangement: Site-based

• Salary: Commensurate with experience