Total 9 programme director job vacancies in Construction / Property category in Singapore

Job Overview:

HG Works Pte Ltd is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Project Director to lead and oversee the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in the construction industry, exceptional leadership capabilities, and in-depth knowledge of regulatory processes, compliance standards, and stakeholder management. This role demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to efficiently navigate complex regulatory environments while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for excellence and innovation, we invite you to join our team at HG Works and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional construction solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and design to execution, monitoring, and successful completion.

• Develop and implement project strategies, objectives, and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure project success.

2. Budget & Financial Management

• Establish, manage, and control project budgets to ensure financial efficiency and adherence to financial goals.

• Track expenses, negotiate contracts, and manage change orders and claims with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Optimize resource allocation to maximize project profitability and efficiency.

3. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, government agencies, contractors, and internal teams.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project managers, engineers, and site teams to foster a high-performance work environment.

• Ensure clear communication and alignment of objectives across all project stakeholders.

4. Quality & Safety Compliance

• Ensure all projects comply with local building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.

• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to uphold construction quality and safety.

5. Risk Management & Problem-Solving

• Identify potential project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.

• Resolve conflicts and unforeseen challenges promptly to minimize project disruptions.

• Ensure contingency plans are in place to address potential risks and delays.

6. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive innovation and efficiency in construction methods and project management practices.

• Implement best practices to enhance project delivery, team productivity, and overall operational performance.

• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

7. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure projects adhere to legal, safety, and quality standards in alignment with industry regulations.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies and regulatory bodies to facilitate approvals and compliance.

8. High-Level Representation & Negotiation

• Represent the company in high-level negotiations and project discussions with government entities, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships to support business growth and project success.

9. Team Development & Mentorship

• Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Provide leadership and support to ensure team members achieve their full potential.

10. Strategic Planning & Innovation

• Drive strategic initiatives to improve project delivery processes and outcomes.

• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, including 5 years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management tools, and local building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Join HG Works and lead the way in construction excellence!

Construction Project Director

(Building construction, High rise, Housing Development Board)

Seek an experienced Project Director to lead building project, with a strong focus on public housing developments under the Housing & Development Board (HDB).

This role is responsible for driving project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, budget, and timelines. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and serve as the key interface with clients, consultants, and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HDB / building projects, ensuring alignment with approved plans, budget, and schedule
• Manage stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors, and authorities
• Oversee project cost, contracts, and variation management
• Drive project progress and ensure timely completion of key milestones
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Ministry of Manpower (WSH) standards
• Uphold quality standards and ensure successful project handover
• Lead, mentor, and manage project teams to achieve operational excellence
• Proactively manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies

As a Construction Project Director within NEXTDC’s Colocation Development team, you will hold full accountability for the successful delivery of major data centre developments.   

This senior leadership role spans the entire project lifecycle – from design finalisation, procurement, construction and operational handover.  You will set the standard for safety and excellence, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects to achieve scope, budget, schedule, and quality outcomes.   

Acting as the Principal’s Representative, you will manage critical stakeholder relationships, ensure safety and governance compliance and risk frameworks are firmly embedded, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure that underpins the digital economy.  Your leadership will empower teams, foster innovation, and achieve excellence across all aspects of project delivery.     

Reporting to the Head of Capital Works and assisting the Chief Development Officer – Colocation, and the Chief of Engineering & Design, the Development Director will have extensive experience in the construction of data centres or similar facilities, including a strong understanding of mission critical infrastructure, with a proven ability to safely deliver projects, on time, on budget, and to high quality, while achieving business case objectives.      

This role may be offered at either Project Director or Senior Project Manager level, depending on the candidate’s experience. 

We highly prefer candidates with backgrounds in pharmaceutical, hospital, defense, laboratories or other mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Leadership & Safety – Embed a safety-first culture, championing zero harm throughout design, construction and operations.   
• Governance & Risk – Establish and implement governance frameworks, oversee compliance, and proactively manage risk registers.   
• Financial & Commercial – Lead project budgets, cashflow, procurement strategies, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment to business objectives.   
• Programme Delivery – Direct the overall development programme, optimise timelines, monitor progress, and drive corrective action to accelerate outcomes.   
• Design & Authorities – Oversee design finalisation, authority approvals, and regulatory compliance, maintaining strong stakeholder and community engagement.   
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as key interface for customer, internal and external stakeholders, providing clear reporting and ensuring alignment to business goals.     
• Innovation & Improvement – Mentor teams, drive accountability, and embed continuous improvement in design, programme, safety and cost methodologies.   

About the Company

A global leader in mission-critical data center infrastructure, delivering highly reliable and scalable facilities to support digital transformation for major technology clients. The company operates a broad footprint across Asia-Pacific and is expanding its regional portfolio.

Your Role

You will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction programs across APAC for mission-critical facilities. This includes managing full builds, fit-outs, upgrades, and infrastructure works. You will oversee budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful project execution and handover to operations teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead construction delivery from project inception through completion and handover

• Implement and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSSE standards

• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans

• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to define project goals and execution strategy

• Oversee procurement, contractor selection, negotiation, and contract management

• Manage construction documents, change orders, and project closeout documentation

• Identify and implement value engineering and cost-saving opportunities

• Track project performance, risks, and issues; implement mitigation plans

• Provide regular project updates and maintain strong stakeholder communication

• Ensure construction quality control and adherence to industry standards

• Manage governance and reporting structures across regional stakeholders

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Proven experience as Construction Manager / Director, preferably in mission-critical infrastructure

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and best practices

• Familiarity with MEP systems and large-scale facility construction

Advantageous

• Experience in data centers, colocation, hyperscale, or high-availability facilities

• Experience managing large contractors and EPC vendors

• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and governance standards
  

  
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  EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

  EA License No: 25C2918

  EA Reg No: R1551092 Khoo Yan Jie

MAIN PURPOSE

Define the Real Estate strategy and ensure its implementation in the assigned scope that aligns with the Group Real Estate strategy and long-term business objectives of the assigned organizational unit(s).

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Define and implement the Real Estate strategy in alignment with the Group Real Estate strategy and long-term business objectives of the assigned organizational unit(s).

• Design, develop, and deliver the organization's operational strategy and outcomes.

• Lead the development of annual and longer-term business plans for a significant function or small local business, ensuring alignment with strategy; quantify business outcomes, such as revenues or other key performance indicators (KPIs) and resource budgets (financial and headcount); ensure integration of key activities or projects across the organization.

• Set and communicate the strategy, along with the broad actions needed to implement it, for achieving the organization's mission, vision, and values within a function; inspire a large or diverse workforce to commit to these tenets and achieve the organization's business goals.

• Design, develop, and deliver the organization's contract management strategy while personally handling one or more contracts of strategic importance.

• Manage and report on business performance; hold direct reports accountable for achievement of business plans, and take corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of business objectives, balancing the need to deliver short-term business objectives with the longer-term delivery of stakeholder value.

• Design, develop, and deliver the organization's client- or customer-management strategy. May personally manage relationships with the most strategic clients and customers.

• Identify and manage stakeholders up to and including top management level, finding out their needs, issues, and concerns and reacting to them by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.

• Develop the strategy for a significant area of responsibility, such as a function, anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities. Ensure the strategy is successfully implemented and meets medium-term business needs.

• Set and manage area budgets so they align with organizational strategy.

• Develop and deliver the strategic planning approach for a key part of the organization.

• Define the detailed organization structure for a business area to align with corporate principles, define the relationship between elements of the organization, and define the responsibilities of senior managers, to enable the organization to achieve its business objectives.

• Identify the capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging business needs of a significant business area. Evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize development activities. Motivate others to develop their capabilities and fulfill their personal potential. Build capabilities elsewhere in the organization through mentoring and other informal methods.

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Level.

• Experience level enables job holder to provide leadership to others regarding work-related systems, processes, and challenges.

• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy to set and deliver objectives within medium to long time frames.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Level

• Experience level enables job holder to provide leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes and challenges.

about the company

Our client is a dominant force in the global risk management and insurance brokerage landscape. Known for handling some of the most complex and high-value risk portfolios in the world, the firm provides a sophisticated platform for professionals to deliver bespoke solutions to multinational corporations. With a culture defined by technical excellence, market clout, and a commitment to innovation, they offer an environment where high-caliber brokers can truly lead and influence the industry.

about the job

We are looking for a strategic and commercially-minded Vice President of Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Broking. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for managing a high-profile portfolio of corporate accounts, focusing on complex property programs and comprehensive casualty solutions.

As a VP, you will lead the end-to-end placement process—from sophisticated risk profiling to high-stakes market negotiations. Your goal is to design resilient risk transfer programs that protect our clients' balance sheets against evolving global threats. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Placement: Designing and executing complex P&C programs, including global master programs and layered programs for large-scale assets.

• Client Advisory: Serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, providing insights on market trends, emerging risks, and alternative risk transfer (ART) solutions.

• Market Negotiation: Leveraging deep relationships with local and international insurers to secure optimal terms, pricing, and expansive policy wordings.

• Business Development: Identifying opportunities for portfolio expansion and leading the technical delivery for major new business tenders.

• Compliance & Excellence: Ensuring all broking activities adhere to the highest standards of professional excellence and regulatory requirements.

about the manager/team

You will be joining an elite P&C division comprised of industry veterans and technical specialists. The team is known for its collaborative spirit and its ability to solve "uninsurable" problems through creative structuring. You will report to the Head of Corporate Broking and will have the opportunity to mentor junior brokers, shaping the next generation of talent within a supportive and high-energy environment.

skills and experience required

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Industry Tenure: A minimum of 10+ years of experience in P&C Insurance Broking or Underwriting, with a proven track record in senior-level placement.

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.

• Certifications: Mandatory BCP and CGI certifications. Professional qualifications such as ACII or FCII are highly desirable.

• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Property, General Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Workers’ Compensation frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation prowess, polished presentation skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Josh.(EA: 94C3609/ R1104689)