Project Construction Manager (Topside/Vessel/Overall)

NES Fircroft is recruiting on behalf of a leading international energy and infrastructure organisation for a Project Construction Manager to support the successful delivery of a major offshore and energy-related project in Singapore.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing construction execution from planning through completion, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality delivery in accordance with project objectives, schedule commitments, and budget requirements.

As Project Construction Manager, you will:

• Lead the overall construction strategy and execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide construction expertise and technical guidance to the Project Management Team to support critical project decisions.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and supervise all site construction activities.
• Manage construction resources, contractors, subcontractors and site personnel to ensure effective project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, project controls, procurement, commissioning and operations teams to resolve issues and optimise construction performance.
• Monitor project budgets, implement cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for resource optimisation.
• Proactively identify construction risks, constraints and potential obstacles, implementing mitigation measures to minimise impact on project outcomes.
• Track project progress and prepare regular reports for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSSE requirements, quality standards, regulatory obligations and company procedures.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, authorities and internal stakeholders to maintain effective communication and alignment.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality excellence and continuous improvement across all phases of project delivery.
• Support construction and commissioning activities to ensure safe and efficient project handover.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive construction and project management experience within the energy, oil & gas, offshore, marine, industrial or major infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management principles, risk management and cost control processes.
• Sound understanding of HSSE, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and process safety requirements.
• Proven capability in managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors and subcontractors in complex project environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation abilities.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities within major capital projects will be highly regarded.

Preferred Competencies

• Construction Management
• Construction & Commissioning
• HSSE Leadership
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Workforce Planning
• Change Management
• Business Acumen
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile international energy project.
• Exposure to complex engineering and construction activities.
• Collaborative and multicultural work environment.
• Competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.

If you are an experienced construction leader with a proven track record of delivering complex projects safely, on schedule and within budget, we would welcome your application.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.