Project Director - Cleanroom Facilities

About the role

Johnson Controls is looking for a Project Director to lead and support its technical operations in Singapore, overseeing medium to large-scale greenfield and retrofit projects mainly in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, biotechnology, life sciences and advanced manufacturing industries. The role carries overall responsibility for delivering complex engineering and construction projects, including cleanroom facilities and controlled environments, in line with client specifications, industry standards, quality requirements, schedules and budgets.

Key responsibilities

• Hold full responsibility for engineering, design, construction, commissioning, qualification, manpower planning and project schedules across engineering disciplines.
• Lead engineering, construction, commissioning, qualification, validation support and handover of cleanrooms and controlled environments, ensuring compliance with GMP, client specs and industry standards.
• Work with project managers and teams to allocate resources and keep projects running continuously.
• Resolve technical, construction, EHS and operational issues on site with subcontractors, consultants and clients.
• Provide technical leadership on cleanroom design, contamination control, HVAC, pressurization, airflow, exhaust abatement and environmental monitoring.
• Monitor progress against schedules, variation orders, commissioning and qualification milestones, and manage project manpower.
• Support the Tender Team on costing, value engineering and technical risk assessment, and review designs during tendering.
• Maintain relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Review PM schedules, work plans, qualification schedules and cost controls; give technical advice and mentorship to project teams.
• Implement project governance, risk management and contingency planning, and escalate risks to management.
• Manage risks around cleanroom construction, contamination control and validation support.
• Lead internal functional management, including workforce planning, recruitment support, performance management, talent development and succession planning.

Required profile

• University degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, process, chemical, building services or a related discipline.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in construction and engineering, in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering cleanroom facilities and controlled environments, including greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Strong business partnering, communication and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural, cross-functional setting.
• Preferred: experience leading mission-critical cleanroom projects and managing HVAC, process utilities, environmental monitoring and validation support.

Required skills

• Cleanroom design and construction, HVAC systems, contamination control and exhaust abatement.
• Cleanroom classifications (ISO 14644), GMP requirements, commissioning, qualification and validation.
• Tendering, value engineering and project execution.
• Knowledge of international engineering design codes and construction standards.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
• A collaborative team environment and a Zero Harm safety policy.