Company Type: Specialist Contractor

Partnered by: BuildBridge Partners – Executive Search for Construction Leadership

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading specialist contractor in Singapore to appoint a General Manager to lead and drive the company’s piling and foundation engineering operations. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L ownership, responsible for business growth, operational excellence, and team development across project delivery and technical functions.

The ideal candidate brings strong domain expertise in piling/foundation works, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and experience managing both project team and corporate functions such as costing, budgeting, and tendering.

Responsibilities

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the business unit. You will lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of piling and foundation projects, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and high-quality outcomes.

You will oversee a team comprising Project Managers, Engineers, Operations & Machinery Managers, and support functions. A strong leader and decision-maker, you will also represent the company to clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.

Core Responsibilities

Business & Operations Leadership

• Full P&L ownership and financial accountability
• Drive budgeting, cost control, and resource planning across all projects
• Lead tendering activities, contract negotiation, and project risk evaluation
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology upgrades

Project Oversight & Technical Governance

Team & Talent Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations leaders
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and team development
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and government agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in piling/foundation industry.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and projects in Singapore
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and familiarity with local regulatory requirements



Interested in this role? Please hit the apply button.

OR send your resume to connect@BuildBridgePartners.com

EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

EA License No: 25C2918

EA Reg No: R1551092

Khoo Yan Jie