Project Director (Electrical) | Major Infrastructure Projects

WOLA RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.Singaporemycareersfuturepublished 09/25/2026
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Our client, an established engineering company in Singapore, is seeking an experienced Project Director (Electrical) to provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership for a major infrastructure project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall strategic, financial and operational delivery of large-scale electrical and multidisciplinary projects.
  • Oversee projects from planning and execution through testing, commissioning and final handover.
  • Align project objectives with business targets, profitability and operational requirements.
  • Direct manpower, engineering resources, equipment planning and strategic vendor partnerships.
  • Take ownership of project financial performance, profitability and cost forecasting.
  • Lead negotiations for major contracts, subcontract packages and commercial matters.
  • Oversee variation orders, claims, contractual risks and dispute-resolution matters.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for clients, consultants, main contractors and relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure project governance, quality, EHS and compliance standards are maintained.
  • Lead and mentor Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and engineering teams.
  • Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer or related professional status would be advantageous.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, design and project delivery.
  • Experience in large-scale infrastructure, mission-critical, utility, industrial or complex engineering projects preferred.
  • Strong experience reviewing electrical and vendor drawings.
  • Strong commercial, contractual and financial-management knowledge.
  • Proven leadership experience managing senior project and engineering teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.
  • Able to manage multiple deliverables under demanding project schedules.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus equivalent to approximately 1 month basic salary
  • Variable Bonus
  • S$80 monthly mobile allowance
  • S$550 monthly transport allowance when using own vehicle, or company vehicle subject to company arrangement
  • 14 days Annual Leave , increasing by 1 day per completed year of service, up to 21 days
  • Outpatient medical claims up to S$500 per year

EA License No: 23C1703 EA Personnel No: R1762582 EA Personnel Name: Wong Choo Sian, Jabez