About the Role
Project Manager with advanced geotechnical design capabilities to lead construction projects including shipyard facilities, marine industrial buildings, and complex foundation projects in Singapore.
This is a comprehensive role combining geotechnical design expertise with hands-on construction management for challenging industrial projects.
You will manage complex industrial building projects from design development through construction completion, handling both main contractor responsibilities and subcontractor coordination for specialized geotechnical and marine-adjacent construction.
Geotechnical Design & Engineering
- Foundation Design: Develop pile foundation systems, mat foundations, and specialized heavy-load foundations for industrial cranes and machinery
- Ground Improvement Design: Design soil stabilization systems including deep soil mixing, jet grouting, and preloading for marine clay conditions
- ERSS Systems: Design earth retaining and stabilizing systems for deep excavations in challenging marine soils
- Settlement Analysis: Perform consolidation and settlement calculations for Singapore's Kallang Formation and marine clays
- Dewatering Design: Develop comprehensive dewatering systems for below-grade construction in high water table conditions
Construction Management
- Project Leadership: Lead delivery of complete industrial building projects including foundations, basements, and superstructure
- Subcontractor Management: Coordinate specialized trades including piling contractors, ground improvement specialists, and marine construction teams
- Quality Assurance: Oversee construction quality, testing protocols, and compliance with Singapore building codes (SS CP4, BCA requirements)
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate geotechnical risks throughout construction phases
Technical Coordination
- PE Collaboration: Work closely with Professional Engineers while contributing independent technical expertise
- Design-Build Integration: Optimize designs for constructability and cost-effectiveness
- Value Engineering: Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising structural integrity
- Construction Sequencing: Develop efficient construction sequences for complex industrial projects
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License has added advantages.
- Minimum 8 years experience in construction projects
- Proven expertise in ERSS, piling, and ground improvement works
- Strong background in geotechnical design and analysis
- understanding of waterfront geotechnical challenges and marine soil conditions
- Design-build projects - experience managing both design and construction phases
Interested in this role? Please hit the apply button.
OR send your resume to TALENT@BuildBridgePartners.com
EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd
EA License No: 25C2918
EA Reg No: R1551092
Khoo Yan Jie