Senior Construction Manager - Semiconductor Manufacturing

About the role

A leading global technology organisation with a strong presence in Singapore and an international manufacturing footprint is expanding its footprint there and seeks an experienced construction leader. This is a client-side leadership role overseeing major developments within its manufacturing portfolio, including large-scale semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction execution of major manufacturing, cleanroom and industrial facility projects, delivering within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Act as the client's representative, overseeing main contractors, engineering consultants and specialist vendors throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Work with design, engineering and facilities teams to review technical requirements, resolve design and construction challenges and ensure buildability.
• Manage project schedules, construction budgets, resource planning and project risks, driving accountability across stakeholders.
• Oversee civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and specialist facility systems work.
• Drive project governance, change management, site safety and quality assurance while keeping disruption to existing operations to a minimum.
• Identify improvements to construction methods, efficiency and delivery performance through continuous improvement and new technologies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of experience in complex industrial construction, semiconductor facilities or high-tech manufacturing, including at least 5 years in project leadership.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale semiconductor, cleanroom or technically complex industrial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage main contractors, consultants and engineering teams from a client-side or major project delivery perspective.

Required skills

• Strong technical understanding of construction methodologies, multidisciplinary engineering systems, project scheduling and cost management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to construction safety, project quality and operational excellence.

What we offer

• Major project exposure: a key leadership role in large-scale, sophisticated manufacturing developments in Singapore.
• Client-side ownership: greater involvement in strategic project decisions, construction planning and overall delivery.
• Global exposure: collaboration with experienced engineering and technical specialists across an international organisation.