Overview

• Salary

  15,000 SGD ~ 20,000 SGD

• Industry

  Civil Engineering/Architecture

• Job Description

  Our client, a prominent construction company, a well-established Japanese M&E subcontractor, is seeking a Deputy General Manager to support the Japanese General Manager in overseeing overall business operations in Singapore.
  
  This role is a senior management position with a strong focus on contractual negotiations, stakeholder management, and operational governance, rather than pure site execution.
  
  The successful candidate will play a key role in stabilizing current operations and contributing to the company’s mid- to long-term growth in Singapore.
  
  【Responsibilities】
  1) Management & Leadership
  -Act as the right-hand support to the General Manager, providing management support aligned with local business practices.
  -Oversee company-wide operations across electrical, mechanical, EHS, and administrative functions.
  -Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and construction quality.
  
  2) Contract & Negotiation
  -Lead negotiations with main contractors’ senior management on:
  -Contract conditions and variations
  -Additional works arising from design changes
  
  3) Cost claims and budget adjustments
  -Extension of time (EOT) and avoidance of liquidated damages
  -Handle claims related to quality, safety, and responsibility allocation.
  
  4) Project & Risk Management
  -Support Project Managers in managing large-scale electrical projects (SGD 10M+).
  -Provide guidance during critical incidents, accidents, or major delays, and lead recovery discussions with stakeholders.
  -Propose Value Engineering (VE) solutions to balance cost efficiency and profitability.
  
  5) Business Development (Future Scope)
  -Build relationships with local main contractors.
  -Support business development activities and contribute to new project acquisition.