Project Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical projects from planning and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, costs, resources, technical coordination, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical projects to meet contractual requirements, approved budgets, completion dates, and quality standards.

• Prepare and maintain project programmes, manpower plans, procurement schedules, and progress reports.

• Lead engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and site teams, assigning responsibilities and monitoring performance.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, suppliers, and other trades to ensure smooth project execution.

• Attend project meetings, report progress to management, and follow up on outstanding actions.

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, material submissions, and method statements.

• Manage technical queries, drawing discrepancies, consultant comments, and approvals through to closure.

• Monitor material procurement and equipment deliveries to meet installation schedules.

• Track project expenditure, productivity, variations, progress claims, and subcontractor payments.

• Identify project risks and delays, and implement corrective and recovery plans.

• Oversee site safety, installation quality, inspections, and rectification works.

• Coordinate with the Professional Engineer and Licensed Electrical Worker on inspections, submissions, and energisation where required.

• Manage testing and commissioning, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and project handover.

• Follow up on defects and outstanding obligations until project close-out.

Requirements

• Recognised certificate, diploma, or degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent electrical qualification.

• Minimum five years of relevant working experience in electrical engineering or electrical construction projects.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, resource coordination, cost monitoring, and site execution.

• Able to independently manage electrical projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.

• Strong technical follow-up skills, with the ability to resolve issues and secure timely approvals.

• Able to prepare clear progress reports, project schedules, and meeting records.

• Good leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing electrical projects in Singapore.

• Familiarity with applicable Singapore electrical standards, authority requirements, and workplace safety practices.

• Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.