DEPUTY / ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Company Overview

LUM CHANG BUILDING CONTRACTORS PTE LTD is a construction company focused on overseeing and delivering building projects, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and timely completion.

Job Summary

In the role of Deputy / Assistant Project Manager, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. You will ensure projects meet contractual requirements, quality standards, safety obligations, and budget targets, while also driving overall project momentum and improving team performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Lead in planning, coordinating, and executing construction works to achieve project objectives, timelines, quality requirements, and budget targets
• Work with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities to address technical and site-related issues and support smooth project delivery
• Check construction drawings and specifications to detect and resolve discrepancies, design conflicts, and constructability concerns prior to site commencement
• Oversee subcontractors’ work performance, productivity, and progress to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract terms
• Develop, forecast, and track construction activities by preparing work schedules, running daily site coordination meetings, and executing recovery actions to protect project timelines
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and site logistics to improve resource efficiency during daily construction activities
• Track project costs by assessing variation works, validating subcontractors’ progress claims, and ensuring activities meet approved drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations
• Deliver direction, supervision, and on-the-job coaching to project team members, assess their performance, and encourage effective teamwork across disciplines
• Ensure construction activities comply with statutory requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations
  
  

Required Competencies And Certifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a main contractor.
  
  

Preferred Competencies And Qualifications

• Experience managing deliverables and milestones to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business needs.
• Strong people management skills to coordinate various disciplines and teams on the project.
• Effective problem-solving skills.