Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Manager, Construction - E&ICA Employment Type: 1-Year Contract, with opportunity for conversion to Permanent

Project: Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) - Waste-to-Energy / Power Plant

Location: Tuas Nexus Drive, Singapore

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Work Arrangement: Site-based

Transport: Company shuttle bus services provided from various MRT locations

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Construction - Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (E&ICA) to support the construction, testing and commissioning of a major Waste-to-Energy / Power Plant project in Singapore.

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director (E&ICA Construction & T&C) , the successful candidate will lead and coordinate E&ICA construction and commissioning activities while supervising engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities Plan, coordinate and oversee E&ICA construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities from execution through project completion and handover.

Lead and supervise E&ICA Engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.

Monitor construction progress, schedules, manpower, resources and site activities to achieve project milestones.

Coordinate installation and commissioning activities for electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems and equipment .

Prepare and review technical documents, construction methodologies, commissioning procedures, reports and project execution plans.

Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure site works comply with project requirements.

Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements, quality procedures and client specifications.

Conduct and coordinate site inspections, testing, commissioning and final acceptance activities .

Work closely with engineering, construction and commissioning teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.

Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders and provide regular project updates.

Investigate E&ICA equipment failures and operational issues, conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Develop, review and implement Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures for E&ICA activities.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors and project personnel comply with project HSE requirements.

Support troubleshooting and resolution of plant/system issues during construction and commissioning.

Review and improve E&ICA operating procedures, maintenance practices and work processes where required.

Mentor and supervise engineers and technical personnel and support their technical development.

Participate in project meetings, technical reviews, inspections, audits and management reporting.

Support project and plant operations outside normal working hours when required.

Requirements Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Automation Engineering or a related engineering discipline , with at least 5 years of relevant experience OR

Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience .

Strong experience in E&I / E&ICA construction, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance or project execution within industrial environments.

Experience in power generation, Waste-to-Energy, chemical, petrochemical, utilities or process plant facilities will be advantageous.

Good understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems used within industrial or power-plant environments.

Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA and industrial control systems is preferred.

Experience managing contractors, engineers, vendors and multidisciplinary site teams.

Good understanding of construction safety, Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and HSE requirements.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Strong leadership, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

Able to work independently and manage multiple site priorities under tight project schedules.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering/project documentation systems.

Willing to work beyond normal working hours when required to support critical project or commissioning activities.