Business & Operations Executive
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business & Operations Executive (ERSS) to oversee our ERSS business activities and day-to-day project operations. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director and take ownership of incoming project enquiries, quotation follow-ups, commercial negotiations, securing project awards and overseeing multiple ongoing ERSS projects. This position requires a hands-on individual with strong commercial awareness, practical ERSS knowledge and the ability to work independently while leading an existing team of technical and site personnel.
Key responsibilities
- Manage incoming ERSS project enquiries and tender opportunities
- Review and oversee quotations prepared by the QS and Project Engineer
- Follow up with main contractors and clients to secure project awards
- Conduct commercial negotiations, including pricing, scope of works and contract terms
- Maintain strong working relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Monitor quotation status, conversion rates and awarded contracts
- Identify opportunities to improve project profitability
- Oversee the progress and coordination of multiple ongoing ERSS projects
- Coordinate with Project Engineers, QS and site supervisors to ensure smooth project execution
- Attend project meetings, site inspections and client discussions when required
About you
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, preferably specialist ERSS contracting
- Strong practical understanding of ERSS works, including sheet piling, steel strutting, walers, king posts and associated temporary works
- Experience dealing directly with Singapore main contractors
- Proven experience in project quotations, commercial negotiations and securing project awards
- Ability to oversee multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
- Good understanding of project costing, variations, progress claims and contract profitability
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and report directly to the Managing Director
- Valid driving licence and own vehicle required
- Relevant engineering qualification would be advantageous