Project Manager, Water Conveyancing

About the role

Jacobs' Water team in Singapore is expanding and is hiring a Project Manager within its Conveyancing portfolio, mainly managing potable water, sewer, canal and drainage projects. The role leads linear water infrastructure projects from concept through to construction support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate linear water infrastructure projects (water, used-water pipelines and stormwater drainage) from concept and preliminary design through detailed design and construction support.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, quality and governance to meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Serve as the primary client-facing project manager, maintaining relationships with clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead design and client coordination meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes and tracking actions.
• Manage design permitting and statutory consultation with authorities and utility agencies.
• Provide technical oversight of hydraulic design and modelling, including stormwater systems and pressure pipelines.
• Review and approve design reports, drawings, calculations, specifications and tender documentation.
• Support construction teams by resolving design queries, clarifications and constructability issues.
• Manage project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, cost control and reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical or Environmental Engineering from a BCA/PEB-recognised university, or Certified Project Manager (CPM, Tier 3 or above) from the Society of Project Managers.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) in Civil or Coastal Engineering is an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale civil or water infrastructure projects.
• Experience in hydraulic modelling or calculations for stormwater or pressure pipeline systems.
• Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Project.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Candidates must apply directly to Jacobs; those represented by a recruitment agency will not be considered. The role is onsite, with a hybrid working policy for onsite employees.