Project Manager - Residential Construction & Estate Development

About the role

A detail-driven Project Manager is sought to oversee house-building and estate construction works from start to finish, acting as the owner's representative on the ground. The role covers timeline coordination, site progress tracking, material quality control and vendor/contractor follow-up. It suits someone who understands construction sequencing, cares about finishing quality and can represent the property owner professionally with builders, suppliers and project teams. Travel is project-dependent, roughly once every 1-2 months.

Key responsibilities

• Manage residential construction projects from site mobilization through completion and handover.
• Track the overall programme and critical milestones, identify delays early and drive recovery actions.
• Coordinate site activities across structural, architectural, M&E, interiors, landscaping and specialist trades.
• Monitor material procurement, delivery schedules and on-site storage and logistics.
• Inspect incoming materials and finishes against approved samples, specifications and mock-ups, and enforce QA/QC standards and hold-points.
• Attend site meetings and document progress, issues and decisions for the General Manager.
• Liaise with architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers to resolve day-to-day site issues.
• Support snagging, defect rectification, testing and commissioning, and final handover.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in residential, landed-home, villa or high-end construction projects.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin, able to coordinate with local teams and China-based or regional suppliers and contractors.
• Professional, presentable and discreet, suitable for a private residential owner environment.
• Willing and able to travel periodically (about once every 1-2 months).
• Singapore construction experience is a plus; regional luxury-residential project exposure is also valued.

Required skills

• Hands-on knowledge of building workflows: foundations, superstructure, waterproofing, M&E coordination, architectural finishing, joinery, stone and tile works.
• Reading drawings and specifications, and identifying and rejecting non-conforming workmanship or materials.
• Strong site presence, organizational discipline and ability to manage multiple stakeholders without constant supervision.