Job Description

Director of Construction is accountable for managing all build project in Singtel portfolio. Managing both external & internal customers / stakeholders for all communication / coordination / status update during the entire project delivery period to ensure all project deliverables will be well managed, ensure consistency as well as sharing best practice across portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a lead team member providing advice on constructability and buildability.
• Review and assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers & subcontractors. Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and manage any disputes or claims that may arise.
• Draft Construction Strategy including Sequencing, Scheduling and Prioritization
• Review and challenge project budgets and forecast to ensure a consistent and deliverable approach is adopted.
• Identify areas for process improvement innovation and cost savings.
• Drafting construction management plan, construction phase plan
• Provide input into Pre-Construction
• Undertake Constructability reviews during Design phase
• Approach to ECI and Contractor involvement selection
• Identify long lead items procurement
• Ensure the Contractor\'s construction methods, procedures and practices are properly complied with in all respects, particularly those relating to quality assurance, safety, personnel and industrial relations.
• Liaise as necessary on matters of quality, progress and safety with the Client\'s and Contractor\'s representatives
• Responsible for the delivery of projects under her/his control. Serve as the main point of contact throughout the project.
• Responsible for all safety, health, environment and quality matters ensuring adherence to statutory and legal requirements and Company procedures.
• Provide the Technical Pre-Sales team where necessary, with support on tenders regarding programme, technical matters and local supply chain, as well as post tender and pre-award support.
• An excellent communicator you can influence and facilitate change and enhance performance within a cross functional environment.
• With extensive project and program management principals, methods and techniques you will, define success criteria and disseminate these to all relevant parties throughout the various contract\'s lifecycles.
• Actively drive and promote excellence, best practice and continuous improvement initiatives. Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practice in materials processing solutions.
• Contributing as a member of the Senior Management Team to the development, communication and implementation of the Company\'s operational objectives in line with the Company\'s strategy.

Requirements:

• At least 10 - 15 years in construction management/ project management.
• Substantial experience of managing large construction projects and construction management teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of construction management methodologies
• Experience in Data Centre build industry will be an advantage.
• Proven track record in complex project delivery similar technical sectors.
• Working knowledge of construction management software and tools
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets, value engineering and optimizing cost reduction
• Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills
• Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity.
• Incumbents must be self-starters, confident and composed.
• Organized, able to prioritize and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Experienced client relationship manager.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively.
• Essential soft skills include, leadership, flexibility, self-motivation, effective listening, persuasion, creativity, collaborative style, insightfulness
• Organized and detail focused with the ability to multitask.

Additional Information

Career Level

Senior Manager

Qualification

Not Specified

Years of Experience

10 years

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Specializations

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Company Overview

The Singtel Group is Asia\'s leading communications group. We provide a diverse range of services including fixed, mobile, data, internet, TV and infocomms technology (ICT) as well as digital solutions.

Our main operations are in Singapore and Australia. Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has more than 130 years of operating experience and has played a pivotal role in the country\'s development as a major communications hub. Today, we continue to lead and shape the local consumer and enterprise market. Our Australian arm, Optus is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.

We are a major communications player in Asia and Africa through our strategic investments in five regional mobile operators, namely Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines), Advanced Info Service (Thailand) and PBTL (Bangladesh). The Group also has investments in Bharti Airtel (India), which has significant presence in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Africa.

We are a long term strategic investor and work closely with our associates to grow the business by leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience. The Group serves over 500 million mobile customers around the world. Singtel is the largest listed company on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation. We are also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange following our acquisition of Optus in August 2001. To serve the needs of multinational corporations, Singtel has a vast network of offices in countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, in Europe and the USA, while Optus has a network of offices around Australia. The Group employs more than 22,000 staff worldwide.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

199201624D

Company Size

More than 5000 Employees

Average Processing Time

20 days

Industry

Telecommunication

Benefits & Others

Medical, Sports (e.g. Gym), Business (e.g. Shirts), Family-friendly policies, SingTel Recreation Club, Work-life coaching

Company photos

Singapore Post