Project Executive / Assistant Project Manager – Lift Projects

About the role

EM Engineering is seeking a Project Executive / Assistant Project Manager to oversee lift installation and related construction projects. The role ensures that quality, safety, and schedule commitments are met while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the field team and on‑site personnel, maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Deliver projects on time, monitor budgets, control costs, and ensure compliance with contract scopes and specifications.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, progress claims, safety reports, material purchase lists and ad‑hoc project documentation.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, main contractors, vendors, sub‑contractors and relevant authorities.
• Be accountable for the financial result of each project, regularly reviewing progress and taking corrective actions to avoid overspending.
• Plan projects, allocate resources, and conduct site surveys (pre‑commencement, post‑project, etc.).
• Manage documentation and communication with external parties and internal departments, including drawing approvals, sample approvals, schedule updates, delay notifications, technical clarifications and extensions of time.
• Attend site meetings with customers and vendors and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics) or Project Management.
• WSQ Manage Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites (CSCPM) or equivalent construction safety certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in construction project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation abilities and the capacity to multitask under pressure.
• Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrates a positive, results‑oriented attitude.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project