About Shimizu Corporation:
Founded in 1804, Shimizu Corporation is one of Japan's top architectural, civil engineering, and general contracting firms.
With over two centuries of experience, we are known for our commitment to innovation, precision, and sustainable practices, delivering high-quality construction and engineering solutions worldwide.
Operating across Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Europe, Shimizu handles diverse projects—from iconic skyscrapers and infrastructure to smart city and environmental developments.
We're dedicated to safety, integrity, and empowering our people through continuous learning, global exposure, and meaningful work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the project team towards timely and cost-effective project completion.
- Oversee project cost management, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and financial targets.
- Take ownership of the overall Project P&L, reporting on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Represent the company's interests in all client, consultant, and subcontractor dealings.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, codes, and industry best practices.
- Drive and enforce robust safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout project execution.
- Coordinate across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines to ensure seamless integration of works.
- Provide leadership in resolving site challenges and disputes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Mentor and guide project team members to foster continuous professional growth and development.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is required.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration will be an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in the construction industry with at least 8 years in a Project Manager role.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale projects valued at SGD 100M and above, from inception to completion.
- Extensive hands-on experience in Additions & Alterations (A&A) works, particularly in sensitive live environments such as operational healthcare facilities, laboratories, or critical infrastructure where minimal disruption is crucial.
- Strong exposure to MEP-heavy projects (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing systems) and coordination of complex building services.
- Prior involvement in Healthcare, Laboratory, or High-Tech Facility fit-outs will be considered a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated success in delivering projects within tight timelines, controlled budgets, and stringent quality/safety standards.
- Experience in handling multiple stakeholders including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and government authorities, with the ability to balance competing interests.
- Proven skills in contract administration, claims management, and negotiation under common forms of construction contracts (e.g., PSSCOC, FIDIC, Design & Build).
- Familiarity with project risk assessment and mitigation strategies, especially in projects with technical or operational sensitivities.
- Prior experience in leading cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams, including site engineers, QS, planners, and M&E specialists.
- Knowledge of construction technology, digital project management tools (BIM, Primavera, MS Project, etc.) will be advantageous.