Business & Operations Executive

Business & Operations Executive (ERSS)

Industry: Civil Engineering / Earth Retaining orStabilising Structures (ERSS)

Location: Singapore – Office and Project Sites

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Monthly Basic Salary: S$5,500

Car Allowance: S$1,000 per month

Petrol Reimbursement: 70% of eligible petrolreceipts, capped at S$700 per month

Additional Benefits: Quarterly Performance KPIIncentives

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business& Operations Executive (ERSS) to oversee our ERSS business activitiesand day-to-day project operations.

The successful candidate will report directly to theManaging Director and take ownership of incoming project enquiries, quotationfollow-ups, commercial negotiations, securing project awards and overseeingmultiple ongoing ERSS projects.

This position requires a hands-on individual with strongcommercial awareness, practical ERSS knowledge and the ability to workindependently while leading an existing team of technical and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Commercial Management

• Manage incoming ERSS project enquiries and tender opportunities.
• Review and oversee quotations prepared by the QS and Project Engineer.
• Follow up with main contractors and clients to secure project awards.
• Conduct commercial negotiations, including pricing, scope of works and contract terms.
• Maintain strong working relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Monitor quotation status, conversion rates and awarded contracts.
• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability.

Project & Operations Management

• Oversee the progress and coordination of multiple ongoing ERSS projects.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, QS and site supervisors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Attend project meetings, site inspections and client discussions when required.
• Monitor project schedules, work progress and contractual obligations.
• Resolve operational and commercial issues with main contractors.
• Oversee variation orders, progress claims and final account matters.
• Monitor project costs, margins and overall financial performance.
• Ensure project activities are coordinated in accordance with approved engineering requirements and applicable safety procedures.

Team Coordination & Reporting

• Supervise and guide the Project Engineer and QS.
• Coordinate with experienced site supervisors on project progress and outstanding issues.
• Provide regular updates to the Managing Director on business performance, project awards, ongoing projects and operational concerns.
• Take independent ownership of daily business and operational matters within delegated authority.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, preferably specialist ERSS contracting.
• Strong practical understanding of ERSS works, including sheet piling, steel strutting, walers, king posts and associated temporary works.
• Experience dealing directly with Singapore main contractors.
• Proven experience in project quotations, commercial negotiations and securing project awards.
• Ability to oversee multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Good understanding of project costing, variations, progress claims and contract profitability.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and report directly to the Managing Director.
• Valid driving licence and own vehicle required.
• Relevant engineering qualification would be advantageous.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (one-hour meal break)
• Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Sunday: Rest day

Flexible working arrangements may be required for sitevisits, project meetings and urgent operational matters.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Basic salary: S$5,500/month
• Fixed car allowance: S$1,000/month, inclusive of parking and ERP
• Petrol reimbursement: 70% of eligible receipts for the employee's own vehicle, capped at S$700/month
• Quarterly performance KPI incentives based on the Company's applicable KPI scheme
• Annual leave and other statutory benefits in accordance with applicable Singapore employment laws

Application

Interested candidates should submit their updated resume, expected salary, notice period and details of relevant ERSS projects previously handled.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to discuss their experience in securing ERSS contracts, handling commercial negotiations and overseeing multiple project sites.